Coverage dated May 12, 2026 to May 14, 2026

Why double jeopardy doesn’t apply in Alex Murdaugh’s overturned murder convictions

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Disgraced former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions have been overturned, and the attorney general plans to retry him.

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Reports & sources

8 articles, oldest first.

The Daily Caller
Court Tosses Out Alex Murdaugh Murder Convictions (opens The Daily Caller)
Published May 12, 2026
The Daily Caller's feed description
A highly-publicized South Carolina double-murder trial will have to repeat itself after a state Supreme Court ruling.
WMUR
Why double jeopardy doesn’t apply in Alex Murdaugh’s overturned murder convictions (opens WMUR)
Published May 14, 2026
WMUR's feed description
Disgraced former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions have been overturned, and the attorney general plans to retry him.
Local News 8
Why double jeopardy doesn’t apply after court overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions (opens Local News 8)
Published May 14, 2026
Local News 8's feed description
By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — Disgraced former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh’s dramatic downfall was sealed following a sensational six-week 2023 trial in which he was convicted of murdering his wife and son.
CNN
Why double jeopardy clause doesn’t apply after court overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions (opens CNN)
Published May 14, 2026
CNN's feed description
Disgraced former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh’s undoing was sealed with his double murder conviction for murdering his wife and son after a sensational six-week trial three years ago. Now the case will be retried.

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