South Carolina Supreme Court Vacates Murdaugh Murder Convictions, Orders RetrialMay 22, 2026Law and PolicySouth Carolina's Supreme Court unanimously overturned Alex Murdaugh's double-murder convictions May 13, 2026, citing improper jury contact by the county clerk of court.
ACLU Sues Tennessee Over Denied Forensic Testing for Death Row InmateMay 4, 2026Law and PolicyThe ACLU filed suit April 28, 2026, to compel DNA and fingerprint testing for Tennessee death row prisoner Tony Carruthers, set for execution May 21.