Coverage dated February 7, 2023

Alex Murdaugh trial suspended as courthouse evacuated due to security issue

Headline from CBS News

The South Carolina courthouse where former attorney Alex Murdaugh's murder trial is taking place was evacuated.

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Reports & sources

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The Daily Caller
Alex Murdaugh Trial Paused, Courthouse Evacuated After Bomb Threat (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Feb 7, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description
The murder trial of Alex Murdaugh was temporarily paused Wednesday after someone called in a bomb threat, forcing an evacuation, according to reports.
NBC News
Bomb threat halts Alex Murdaugh trial, courthouse evacuated (opens NBC News)
Published Feb 7, 2023
NBC News's feed description
Court officials said a bomb threat was placed Wednesday, prompting Circuit Court Judge Clifton Newman to announce that "we have to evacuate the building at this time."
CBS News
Alex Murdaugh trial suspended as courthouse evacuated due to security issue (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 7, 2023
CBS News's feed description
The South Carolina courthouse where former attorney Alex Murdaugh's murder trial is taking place was evacuated.
Forbes
Alex Murdaugh’s Murder Trial: Courthouse Evacuated Because Of Bomb Threat (opens Forbes)
Published Feb 7, 2023
Forbes's feed description
The prominent South Carolina attorney was escorted by police from the Colleton County courthouse.
Fox News
Photo Gallery: Alex Murdaugh double murder trial evacuated (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 7, 2023