Coverage dated November 2, 2026

Murdaugh defense claims prosecutor ‘fabricated evidence’ and lied to grand jury in push to dismiss murder charges

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LEXINGTON, S.C. (Court TV) — Attorneys for Alex Murdaugh have filed a new memorandum asking a judge to dismiss murder indictments against the disgraced attorney because, they say, prosecutors “fabricated evidence.

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WCBD News 2
Alex Murdaugh seeks dismissal of murder indictments ahead of retrial (opens WCBD News 2)
Published Nov 2, 2026
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COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - Alex Murdaugh and his defense team have asked a judge to dismiss the murder indictments against him, arguing prosecutors obtained them using false and misleading evidence before a grand jury.
Court TV
Murdaugh defense claims prosecutor ‘fabricated evidence’ and lied to grand jury in push to dismiss murder charges (opens Court TV)
Published Nov 2, 2026
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LEXINGTON, S.C. (Court TV) — Attorneys for Alex Murdaugh have filed a new memorandum asking a judge to dismiss murder indictments against the disgraced attorney because, they say, prosecutors “fabricated evidence.
Fits News
Murdaugh Retrial: Indictment Dismissal Discussion (opens Fits News)
Published Nov 2, 2026
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"(Prosecutors) procured the indictments by presenting forensic evidence that the state fabricated..."