Josh Kimbrell’s Legal Troubles Reach Critical JunctureJenn WoodJuly 8, 2026July 12, 2026 by Jenn WoodJuly 8, 2026July 12, 2026 Consequences closing in on Upstate Republican senator, former gubernatorial candidate......
S.C. Data Center Drama: Commissioner’s Emails Fuel Bias AllegationsJenn WoodJuly 1, 2026July 6, 2026 by Jenn WoodJuly 1, 2026July 6, 2026 Groups file motion arguing S.C. Public Service Commission member cannot impartially review controversial project......
‘Rose Petal Murder’ Appeal Takes New Turn as Hughes Seeks New TrialJenn WoodJuly 1, 2026July 5, 2026 by Jenn WoodJuly 1, 2026July 5, 2026 Attorneys contend prosecutors' post-trial admissions raise questions about the fairness of Hughes' conviction....
Crossroads 2026: Democrat Attorney General Candidate Tries New ApproachFITSNewsJune 25, 2026June 29, 2026 by FITSNewsJune 25, 2026June 29, 2026 Richard Hricik: "When you owe no one, you can fight for everyone."...
Guilty Plea Adds New Dimension to ‘Rose Petal Murder’ AppealJenn WoodJune 9, 2026June 10, 2026 by Jenn WoodJune 9, 2026June 10, 2026 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 LimitsJenn WoodJune 5, 2026June 9, 2026 by Jenn WoodJune 5, 2026June 9, 2026 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...
Alex Murdaugh Retrial: State Asks to Unseal ‘Egg Juror’ FilesJenn WoodJune 4, 2026June 8, 2026 by Jenn WoodJune 4, 2026June 8, 2026 "The scales should now tip to unsealing..."...
Murdaugh Attorney Phil Barber Challenges ‘Overwhelming Evidence’ NarrativeJenn WoodMay 30, 2026June 1, 2026 by Jenn WoodMay 30, 2026June 1, 2026 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 ConvictionsJenn WoodMay 25, 2026May 28, 2026 by Jenn WoodMay 25, 2026May 28, 2026 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 WoodMay 13, 2026May 17, 2026 by Jenn WoodMay 13, 2026May 17, 2026 Inside the opinion that reversed Alex Murdaugh's double homicide convictions......