Murdaugh Sues Former Court Clerk Over Jury Tampering Days After Murder Convictions OverturnedMay 18, 2026Law and PolicyAlex Murdaugh filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against former clerk Becky Hill four days after his murder convictions were overturned, alleging jury tampering under 42 U.S.C. § 1983.
South Carolina Supreme Court Vacates Murdaugh Murder Convictions, Orders RetrialMay 18, 2026Law and PolicyThe South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously overturned Alex Murdaugh's double murder convictions on May 13, 2026, citing jury interference by the county clerk of court.