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Attorney Urges SC State Supreme Court to Overturn Guilty Verdict for Alex Murdaugh
Alex Murdaugh's defense attorney is arguing for an overturned guilty verdict in the South Carolina Supreme Court, which will review his client's convictions for the 2021 murders of his wife and youngest son.
Alex Murdaugh's defense attorney argued to the South Carolina Supreme Court that the guilty verdict in his case for the June 2021 murders of his wife and son should be overturned, citing issues with the trial and potential juror misconduct. The appeal is based on several grounds, including concerns about the handling of evidence and alleged biases among jurors. If successful, it could lead to a new trial or reduced sentence for Murdaugh. The outcome would depend on the court's decision following an evaluation of these claims.
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