Alex Murdaugh to return to court
Alex Murdaugh is expected back in court in South Carolina on Monday for the first time since the state Supreme Court overturned his convictions for killing his son and wife. Skyler Henry reports.
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After the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, his lawyers are set to hold a press conference Monday to discuss new developments in the case. Meanwhile, prosecutors say they may seek the death penalty in a retrial.
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Alex Murdaugh, the former South Carolina lawyer who was convicted of murder, will get a new trial and have his convictions overturned, the state's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. CBS News' Eva Pilgrim reports.
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Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's conviction
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Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison
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Murdaugh found guilty of murdering wife, son
A jury in South Carolina found the disgraced former attorney Alex Murdaugh guilty of murdering his wife Maggie and son Paul in 2021. Norah O'Donnell anchors this CBS News Special Report with the breaking news of the verdict. Read more here.
Former clerk in Alex Murdaugh murder trial arrested
Rebecca Hill, a former clerk who worked on the Alex Murdaugh murder trial, was arrested Wednesday and faces charges for crimes allegedly committed while working as a county official.
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Alex Murdaugh settles wrongful death lawsuit over boat crash
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Alex Murdaugh granted chance to argue jury tampering affected murder trial
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What do Stephen Smith's injuries tell about the SC teen's death?
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How did Stephen Smith die? "48 Hours" obtains findings of independent investigation
Because of the odd crime scene, Stephen Smith's mother never believed that it was a hit-and-run. Now a team of high-profile lawyers and forensic experts are helping her get answers.
Sneak peek: Stephen Smith: A Death in Murdaugh Country
New evidence discovered after Murdaugh murders reignites a cold case. "48 Hours" obtains findings of independent forensic experts. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste reports Saturday, July 27 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Alex Murdaugh gets 40 years for stealing from clients, law firm
The disbarred attorney is already serving a life sentence without parole in a state prison for killing his wife and son.
Alex Murdaugh seeks new murder trial
Alex Murdaugh, the disbarred attorney who was convicted of killing his wife and son, returned to court Monday seeking a new trial after his team alleged comments by a court clerk influenced the jury's decision. CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports.
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