Coverage dated January 28, 2024

Did Becky Hill sway the jury? Alex Murdaugh returns to court in bid to toss murder conviction

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The unusual hearing Monday comes in response to allegations by Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys that a clerk of court tampered with the jury that convicted him of murder last year.

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  1. NBC News

    Clerk denies jury tampering as Alex Murdaugh seeks new trial at hearing (opens NBC News)

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    The actions of Rebecca Hill, the Colleton County clerk of court during Murdaugh's double murder trial in 2023, were at the center of a key hearing.

  2. NBC Chicago

    Did Becky Hill sway the jury? Alex Murdaugh returns to court in bid to toss murder conviction (opens NBC Chicago)

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    The unusual hearing Monday comes in response to allegations by Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys that a clerk of court tampered with the jury that convicted him of murder last year.

  3. Fox News

    Alex Murdaugh's bid for new trial will include cross-exam of court clerk accused of jury tampering (opens Fox News)

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    Alex Murdaugh's defense team and South Carolina prosecutors will question Colleton County Court Clerk Becky Hill, who is accused of jury tampering, this week.

  4. Fox News

    Alex Murdaugh juror says South Carolina court clerk's words influenced her guilty verdict (opens Fox News)

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    Alex Murdaugh's defense team and South Carolina prosecutors will question Colleton County Court Clerk Becky Hill, who is accused of jury tampering, this week.

  5. Fox News

    South Carolina judge denies Alex Murdaugh's request for new murder trial (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Alex Murdaugh's defense team and South Carolina prosecutors will question Colleton County Court Clerk Becky Hill, who is accused of jury tampering, this week.

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