Vilardi Murders: One Ruling, Two Appeals
A ruling that halted Ross Vilardi’s quadruple homicide trial could bolster his wife’s bid to overturn her four convictions for the same murders…...
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Becky Hill Lawsuit: Murdaugh Takes Fight To Appeals Court
by Jenn Wood
Attorneys argue jury interference destroyed the value of Murdaugh's $600,000 defense — and that a federal judge dismissed the case on the wrong grounds…...
Ross Vilardi Murder Trial Halted After Judge Suppresses Key Evidence
by Jenn Wood
State immediately appeals ruling excluding cash and cellphone evidence from the prosecution’s quadruple-murder case…...
S.C. Justices Challenge ‘Blanket Sealing’ of Southern Charm Court Files
by Jenn Wood
Justices wrestle with Kathryn Dennis’ public comments, Thomas Ravenel’s demand for transparency and the potential harm to their children…...
‘Rose Petal Murder’ Appeal Takes New Turn as Hughes Seeks New Trial
by Jenn Wood
Attorneys contend prosecutors' post-trial admissions raise questions about the fairness of Hughes' conviction....
Becky Hill Seeks to Shut Down Murdaugh Lawsuit
by Jenn Wood
Disgraced former clerk of court wants a federal judge to dismiss Murdaugh’s civil rights lawsuit before discovery can begin......
Guilty Plea Adds New Dimension to ‘Rose Petal Murder’ Appeal
by Jenn Wood
Newly obtained hearing transcript sheds light on related allegations that have become a flashpoint in Zachary Hughes' appeal of his conviction......
Murdaugh Attorney Phil Barber Challenges ‘Overwhelming Evidence’ Narrative
by 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...
Toxic Justice: S.C. Supreme Court Upholds Asbestos Receivership System
by Jenn Wood
Justices reject international corporate challenge while reinforcing controversial power structure at center of South Carolina’s asbestos docket....
Pressure Mounts to Release Secret Murdaugh Jury Tampering Files
by Jenn Wood
Attorney for dismissed Murdaugh juror argues the public deserves access to sealed investigative records following the supreme court’s reversal of Alex Murdaugh’s convictions....