Murdaugh Attorney Phil Barber Challenges ‘Overwhelming Evidence’ Narrative
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...
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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....
Feds: Lowcountry Drug Ring Stretched From Charleston To Mexico
by Jenn Wood
Sprawling federal case accuses alleged gang members and associates of moving large quantities of narcotics throughout the South Carolina Lowcountry......
Forensics, Photoshop & Loose Ends: The Unresolved Murdaugh Evidence Battle
by Jenn Wood
No judge ever ruled on whether investigators improperly influenced a forensic expert - or mishandled key evidence ahead of South Carolina’s ‘Trial of the Century.’...
Ballerino-Turned-Deputy Arrested on Meth Distribution, Misconduct Charges
From ballet shoes to bronze badges to booking photos…...
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....
Alex Murdaugh Sues Becky Hill in Federal Court
by Jenn Wood
The federal civil rights lawsuit follows the South Carolina supreme court’s unanimous decision overturning Murdaugh’s murder convictions over Hill’s conduct with jurors....
Murdaugh Verdict Reversals Reignite Debate Over Jury Tampering Charges
by Jenn Wood
Following the reversal of Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions, scrutiny is intensifying over why Becky Hill was never charged with jury tampering....
Greenville County Man Charged With Kidnapping, Human Trafficking
by Erin Parrott
Authorities allege 20-year-old forcibly seized and trafficked a victim......
South Congaree Police Chief Fired for ‘Unsettling’ Town Officials; Town Disagrees
A decorated law enforcement veteran lasted less than 90 days as South Congaree's police chief. Why he left depends on who you ask......