Coverage dated August 18, 2026

Murdaugh's defense team now wants a trial in Richland County

Headline from WSAV-TV

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) - Alex Murdaugh's defense team has changed its mind about where his murder retrial should be held. In a motion filed this week, Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin are touting Richland County as the correct spot for this high profle trial.

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  1. WCBD News 2

    Alex Murdaugh defense asks judge to move retrial to Richland County (opens WCBD News 2)

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    COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - Attorneys for Alex Murdaugh are asking a judge to move his upcoming double murder retrial to Richland County after previously proposing Charleston County as the new venue.

  2. Fox News

    Alex Murdaugh moves for new home for double-murder retrial (opens Fox News)

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    Alex Murdaugh's defense team is pushing to move his double murder retrial to Richland County, citing a larger jury pool and lower costs than Charleston.

  3. WSAV-TV

    Murdaugh's defense team now wants a trial in Richland County (opens WSAV-TV)

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    WSAV-TV's feed description

    LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) - Alex Murdaugh's defense team has changed its mind about where his murder retrial should be held. In a motion filed this week, Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin are touting Richland County as the correct spot for this high profle trial.

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