Before Oral Arguments: How Alex Murdaugh’s Appeal Will Actually be Decided
From affirming the verdict to ordering a new trial, the paths before the Supreme Court are narrower than many think......
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Weston Newton: A Record of Results, Not Rhetoric
by FITSForum
"Voters are smart enough to tell the difference between conviction and convenience..."...
Defense Lays Out Sweeping Appeal of ‘Rose Petal Murder’ Conviction
by Jenn Wood
Defense says jury never heard the full story — and was improperly steered toward a murder verdict...
‘Rose Petal Murder’ Appeal: Another Extension
by Will Folks
Attorneys for convicted killer Zach Hughes ask for more time in submitting their motion for a new trial......
Attorney General Assigns Capital Litigation Expert To Assist In Logan Federico Murder Case
by Jenn Wood
"We owe it to Logan Federico’s family, and to every family in South Carolina, to make sure justice is served..."...
Prosecutorial Missteps, Polygraphs And A Single Fingerprint: The Michael Pearson Case
by Jenn Wood
Exculpatory evidence sat in prosecutors’ hands while Pearson sat in prison... for years....
Murdaugh Appeal: Prosecutors Say Evidence ‘Overwhelming,’ Misconduct Claims Overblown
by Jenn Wood
Prosecutors try to paint Murdaugh jury tampering claims as legal sideshow......
Judge Tosses Charleston Climate Lawsuit Against Big Oil
by Jenn Wood
City’s sweeping case against energy giants over climate change dismissed in blistering ruling...
Alex Murdaugh Appeal: How Will Prosecutors Respond?
by Jenn Wood
With allegations of jury tampering, improper evidence, and flawed rulings at the center of his appeal, Alex Murdaugh’s fight for a new trial ramps up......
Fact Check: Are Schools Banning Rosa Parks & MLK Books?
by FITSForum
Following up on claims by prominent Democrat politicians......