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Alex Murdaugh’s Retrial Judge Praised Harpootlian Under Oath — Now She Controls His Fate
Judge Debra McCaslin has been vested with exclusive jurisdiction over the Alex Murdaugh retrial and all related proceedings. During her judicial confirmation before the South Carolina General Assembly, McCaslin reportedly identified Dick Harpootlian — Murdaugh’s lead defense attorney — as one of three lawyers who shaped her legal career. She reportedly rented office space from him while in private practice. Neither the prosecution nor the defense has filed a motion to recuse.Defense attorney and former felony prosecutor Eric Faddis provides analysis on the recusal standard, what McCaslin’s…
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