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Judge tosses Alex Murdaugh's lawsuit against former clerk in double murder trial
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Key Points:
- A federal judge in South Carolina dismissed Alex Murdaugh's civil lawsuit against former Colleton County clerk Becky Hill, who was found to have interfered with the jury in his double murder trial.
- Murdaugh sought $600,000 in legal fees, claiming Hill's misconduct violated his right to a fair trial, but the judge ruled that Murdaugh would have incurred legal costs regardless of her actions.
- The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Murdaugh's 2023 convictions for killing his wife and son due to Hill's "shocking jury interference," prompting Murdaugh to file the lawsuit shortly after.
- The dismissal was without prejudice, allowing Murdaugh to refile, and his attorneys have filed a notice of appeal to challenge the ruling.
- Murdaugh denies the murders, and his new trial is scheduled to begin on April 5, 2027.
