Even Alex Murdaugh Didn’t Think His Convictions Would Be Overturned
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- South Carolina’s Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh’s convictions for the murders of his wife and son, citing "shocking jury interference" by a court clerk during the trial.
- Murdaugh, currently serving lengthy sentences for financial crimes, expressed disbelief at the decision and is now potentially facing a new trial.
- The attorney general, Alan Wilson, indicated hopes to retry the case by January but acknowledged the timeline and decision to proceed depend on various factors, including victims' families' wishes and witness availability.
- Details regarding when, where, or how a second trial would occur remain unclear at this time.