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Murdaugh Retrial Venue Battle Heats Up | Dayton News
Alex Murdaugh’s legal team is fighting to move his double-murder retrial to Richland County, arguing it’s more practical than Colleton County — where he was originally convicted — citing traffic, parking, and logistical headaches. The state had favored Charleston, but Murdaugh’s lawyers dismissed concerns about the Masters tournament, noting it won’t affect jury selection, which will begin immediately. His 2023 convictions were overturned in May due to jury tampering by a court official, prompting claims of constitutional violations. The venue decision matters because Colleton would bear the…
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