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Ross Vilardi’s Attorneys Challenge Key Evidence Pretrial Hearing Gets Underway

Jenn Wood
Defense seeks to limit financial motive evidence, restrict new investigative work and reshape jury selection ahead of October quadruple murder trial......

‘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

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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...