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The Constitutional Principles That Undid Alex Murdaugh’s Convictions

Jenn Wood
From the 'Remmer presumption' to Rule 606(b), here is what the justices concluded — and why it matters far beyond this one case....

S.C. Supreme Court Strikes Down Alex Murdaugh’s Murder Convictions

Jenn Wood
'Trial of the Century' undone, case remanded back to circuit court......

South Carolina Supreme Court Probes Numerous Fault Lines in Murdaugh Convictions

Jenn Wood
A deep dive into the 'appeal of the century...'...

Murdaugh Appeal: Five Questions the Court Could Ask

Jenn Wood
With oral arguments approaching, here's what is likely to matter most to the justices — and why....

‘This Is About A Fair Trial’: Dick Harpootlian on Alex Murdaugh’s Supreme Court Hearing

Jenn Wood
With oral arguments just weeks away, prominent defense attorney says the U.S. Constitution — not “overwhelming evidence” — should decide the case....