Trial

The Constitutional Principles That Undid Alex Murdaugh’s Convictions

Jenn Wood
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....

Forensics, Photoshop & Loose Ends: The Unresolved Murdaugh Evidence Battle

Jenn Wood
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.’...

Defense Lays Out Sweeping Appeal of ‘Rose Petal Murder’ Conviction

Jenn Wood
by Jenn Wood
Defense says jury never heard the full story — and was improperly steered toward a murder verdict...

Michael Colucci Retrial: Defense Attorneys, Prosecutors Seek To Frame The Debate

Callie Lyons
by Callie Lyons
Attorneys on both sides filed a wave of pre-trial motions ahead of Michael Colucci’s upcoming retrial — including efforts to suppress forensic evidence, limit expert...

Zach Hughes Attorneys Admit He Committed ‘Rose Petal’ Killing

Jenn Wood
by Jenn Wood
But they insist he had a reason, and that he's not a murderer......

Eyewitness Puts Accused Killer At The Scene Of ‘Rose Petal Murder’

Jenn Wood
by Jenn Wood
Jurors also hear first descriptions of staged, ritualistic crime scene......