Coverage dated October 16, 2023

Alex Murdaugh murder case headed back to lower court over jury tampering allegations

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An appeals court is allowing Alex Murdaugh to ask a judge to throw out his murder convictions and life sentence and get a new trial after his lawyers accused the court clerk in his trial of influencing the jury.

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  1. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Alex Murdaugh murder case headed back to lower court over jury tampering allegations (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    An appeals court is allowing Alex Murdaugh to ask a judge to throw out his murder convictions and life sentence and get a new trial after his lawyers accused the court clerk in his trial of influencing the jury.

  2. Fox News

    Alex Murdaugh gets legal win in push for new trial (opens Fox News)

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    Alex Murdaugh was granted permission Tuesday to file a motion to overturn the guilty verdict in his murder trial over allegations the court clerk tampered with jurors.

  3. Newsweek

    Alex Murdaugh scores major legal victory in quest for new trial (opens Newsweek)

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    An appeals court in South Carolina granted Murdaugh a stay on his murder convictions until a lower court hears his request for a new trial.

  4. Bangor Daily News

    Appeals court allows Alex Murdaugh to argue for new trial because of possible jury tampering (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An appeals court in South Carolina is allowing Alex Murdaugh to ask a judge to throw out his murder convictions and life sentence

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