Becky Hill Seeks to Shut Down Murdaugh Lawsuit
Disgraced former clerk of court wants a federal judge to dismiss Murdaugh’s civil rights lawsuit before discovery can begin......
Appeal
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....
‘We Strongly Disagree’: South Carolina Prosecutors Respond To Murdaugh Reversal
by Jenn Wood
Swift retrial promised......
Murdaugh Verdict Reversal: ‘Fingers on the Scales of Justice’
by Jenn Wood
Inside the opinion that reversed Alex Murdaugh's double homicide convictions......
‘Rose Petal Murder’ Appeal Sharpens Arguments for Overturning Conviction
by Jenn Wood
Defense focuses appeal on what jurors were never allowed to hear......
LIVE FEED: Murdaugh Appeal is Before S.C. Supreme Court
by Jenn Wood
News and notes from today’s high-stakes appellate hearing …...
Toxic Justice: S.C. Supreme Court Sets Oral Argument In Asbestos Receivership Fight
by Jenn Wood
Justices to weigh the legality of a dubious receivership, foreign court rulings, and whether South Carolina courts overstepped their reach......