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Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · Jackson & Bennett Region

SC Supreme Court Overturns Murdaugh's Double Murder Convictions

SC Supreme Court Overturns Murdaugh's Double Murder Convictions

The South Carolina Supreme Court has vacated Alex Murdaugh's life sentences for the 2021 murders of his wife and son, citing jury tampering by a disgraced court clerk. The ruling, issued after months of deliberation, sends shockwaves through the Lowcountry and reignites a saga of scandal and bloodshed. Prosecutors must now decide whether to retry the once-powerful attorney.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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