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Murdaugh’s Retrial Set Amid Jury Tampering Claims | Oakland News
Alex Murdaugh returns to court this Friday as his retrial for the murders of his wife and son looms—set for April 5, 2027. This hearing zeroes in on logistics: venue, admissible evidence, and whether his prior testimony can be reused. His 2023 conviction was overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court over jury tampering by clerk Rebecca Hill, which denied him a fair trial. Murdaugh’s defense is pushing to dismiss the entire case, blaming misconduct by the lead investigator and arguing systemic bias due to his family’s deep legal roots in the state. Despite fighting the murder charges, he…
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