Murdaugh Seeks Review of Jury Tampering Allegations

Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh has requested the South Carolina Supreme Court to review a judge's decision from January 2024, which denied his bid for a new trial. Murdaugh's appeal is based on allegations that the Colleton County Clerk of Court, Becky Hill, tampered with the jury during his 2023 trial for the murders of his wife and son. Hill, who resigned from her position and faces multiple misconduct charges, is accused of influencing jurors to promote her book about the trial. Former Chief Justice Jean Toal previously ruled there was insufficient evidence to grant a new trial. Murdaugh's defense argues the case holds significant public interest and major legal importance, warranting review by the state's highest court.