SC Supreme Court to Hear Murdaugh Appeal

The South Carolina Supreme Court has agreed to hear Alex Murdaugh's appeal for a new murder trial based on allegations of jury tampering by former Colleton County Clerk Rebecca Hill. Murdaugh, convicted in 2023 for the murders of his wife Maggie and son Paul, is currently serving two life sentences. His defense argues that Hill influenced the jury to deliver a guilty verdict, an accusation Hill denies despite facing 76 ethics violations. Even if Murdaugh's murder conviction is overturned, he will continue serving lengthy sentences for financial crimes. The Supreme Court's decision bypasses the lower Court of Appeals, with Murdaugh's legal team given 30 days to file their initial brief. This case has drawn significant media attention and could see Murdaugh granted a new trial if the court rules in his favor.