Search Results for: South Carolina Appellate Court

‘Rose Petal Murder’ Appeal Takes New Turn as Hughes Seeks New Trial

Jenn Wood
Attorneys contend prosecutors' post-trial admissions raise questions about the fairness of Hughes' conviction....

Guilty Plea Adds New Dimension to ‘Rose Petal Murder’ Appeal

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Newly obtained hearing transcript sheds light on related allegations that have become a flashpoint in Zachary Hughes' appeal of his conviction......

Michael Pearson Lawsuit Tests Prosecutorial Immunity Limits

Jenn Wood
State prosecutors say they cannot be sued over actions taken during Pearson's post-conviction fight. Pearson's attorneys argue those actions helped keep an innocent man behind...

Murdaugh Attorney Phil Barber Challenges ‘Overwhelming Evidence’ Narrative

Jenn Wood
In his first public interview, Alex Murdaugh's appellate lawyer says jurors in a second trial should take a fresh look at the evidence — not...

The Constitutional Principles That Undid Alex Murdaugh’s Convictions

Jenn Wood
From the 'Remmer presumption' to Rule 606(b), here is what the justices concluded — and why it matters far beyond this one case....

Murdaugh Verdict Reversal: ‘Fingers on the Scales of Justice’

Jenn Wood
Inside the opinion that reversed Alex Murdaugh's double homicide convictions......