Can Alex Murdaugh Sue Becky Hill? Federal Judge Faces Rare Legal Questions
Few courts have confronted whether a criminal defendant can recover the cost of defending a trial vacated because of misconduct by a court official....
civil rights
Alex Murdaugh Fires Back at Becky Hill’s Motion to Dismiss
by Jenn Wood
Defense says Hill is attempting to relitigate issues the South Carolina Supreme Court has already decided after overturning his murder convictions....
Michael Pearson Lawsuit Tests Prosecutorial Immunity Limits
by Jenn Wood
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...
S.C. Race-Based Suburban Shooter Pleads Guilty
by Jenn Wood
Guilty plea resolves federal case against Jonathan Felkel — with roughly eight to nine years of prison time now contemplated under a negotiated agreement....
S.C. Parental Rights Act is About Restraining Government – Not Permission
by FITSForum
"Parents do not need permission to have rights..."...