Murdaugh seeks new trial over alleged jury tampering in appeal.
OAN’s Abril Elfi
4:01 PM – Wednesday, October 18, 2023
An appeals court grants Alex Murdaugh’s request for a new trial date
On Tuesday, the South Carolina Court of Appeals granted Alex Murdaugh’s motion to suspend his conviction appeal. The case has been sent to circuit court to investigate allegations of jury tampering by the Colleton County clerk.
In September, Alex Murdaugh’s defense team requested a new trial, alleging inappropriate conversations between Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca Hill and several jurors. They argue that this compromised their client’s right to a fair trial. Additionally, three jurors claimed that Hill instructed them not to trust Murdaugh during his defense testimony.
The defense attorneys further contend that Hill’s actions may have influenced or removed sympathetic jurors. They wrote, “She asked jurors about their opinions about Mr. Murdaugh’s guilt or innocence. She instructed them not to believe evidence presented in Mr. Murdaugh’s defense, including his own testimony. She lied to the judge to remove a juror she believed might not vote guilty. And she pressured jurors to reach a guilty verdict quickly so she could profit from it.”
Rebecca Hill, the clerk who read the guilty verdict in the high-profile case and later published a book called “Behind the Doors of Justice: The Murdaugh Murders,” has denied these allegations. In her book, she discusses how her Christian faith helped her navigate the sudden fame and responsibility brought by the Murdaugh trial. She also expressed her conviction of Murdaugh’s guilt when jurors and court officials visited the crime scene.
In March, Alex Murdaugh, a disbarred attorney, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murders of his wife and son. While he denies involvement in the murders, he has pleaded guilty to embezzling millions of dollars from his former clients.
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What was the reason behind Alex Murdaugh’s request for a new trial date?
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Title: Appeals Court Grants Alex Murdaugh’s Request for a New Trial Date
Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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On Tuesday, the South Carolina Court of Appeals granted Alex Murdaugh’s motion to suspend his conviction appeal. The case has been sent to circuit court to investigate allegations of jury tampering by the Colleton County clerk.
According to reports, Alex Murdaugh’s defense team requested a new trial in September, citing inappropriate conversations between Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca Hill and several jurors. They argue that this compromised their client’s right to a fair trial. Furthermore, three jurors claimed that Hill instructed them not to trust Murdaugh during his defense testimony.
The defense attorneys contend that Hill’s actions may have influenced or removed sympathetic jurors, stating, “She asked jurors about their opinions about Mr. Murdaugh’s guilt or innocence. She instructed them not to believe evidence presented in Mr. Murdaugh’s defense, including his own testimony. She lied to the judge to remove a juror she believed might not vote guilty. And she pressured jurors to reach a guilty verdict quickly so she could profit from it.”
Rebecca Hill, the clerk who read the guilty verdict in the high-profile case and later published a book called “Behind the Doors of Justice: The Murdaugh Murders,” has denied these allegations. In her book, she discusses how her Christian faith helped her navigate the sudden fame and responsibility brought by the Murdaugh trial. She also expressed her conviction of Murdaugh’s guilt when jurors and court officials visited the crime scene.
In March, Alex Murdaugh, a disbarred attorney, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murders of his wife and son. While he denies involvement in the murders, he has pleaded guilty to embezzlement charges.
The South Carolina Court of Appeals’ decision to grant Alex Murdaugh’s request for a new trial date showcases the significance of ensuring a fair and unbiased judicial process. The investigation into the alleged jury tampering by the Colleton County clerk will shed light on the claims made by the defense team and determine if a new trial is warranted. As the legal proceedings continue, society eagerly awaits the pursuit of justice and the uncovering of the truth in this high-profile case.
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