Federal Judge Dismisses Alex Murdaugh’s Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Becky Hill
Court finds former clerk's misconduct did not cause Murdaugh's legal defense costs — but leaves door open to future claims....
Jury Tampering
Former Murdaugh Juror: State’s Unsealing Plan Doesn’t Go Far Enough
by Jenn Wood
Myra Crosby says the public deserves full access to jury tampering records — arguing extensive redactions are no longer justified....
Can Alex Murdaugh Sue Becky Hill? Federal Judge Faces Rare Legal Questions
by Jenn Wood
Few courts have confronted whether a criminal defendant can recover the cost of defending a trial vacated because of misconduct by a court official....
Murdaugh Saga: Prosecutors Support Unsealing Becky Hill Files
by Jenn Wood
Prosecutors say public should see jury tampering records while the court preserves promises made to jurors....
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....
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......
Alex Murdaugh Retrial: State Asks to Unseal ‘Egg Juror’ Files
by Jenn Wood
"The scales should now tip to unsealing..."...
James Lasdun’s ‘The Family Man’ Searches for Answers In Murdaugh Murders
by Jenn Wood
Author James Lasdun discusses his new book and his ongoing effort to understand what could driven a father to kill his wife and son....
The Constitutional Principles That Undid Alex Murdaugh’s Convictions
by 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....
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....