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Murdaugh Trial Venue Battle Heats Up | Salt Lake City News
Alex Murdaugh’s legal team is pushing hard to move his trial out of Colleton County, insisting Charleston is the only viable option amid massive media scrutiny. But prosecutors are standing firm, arguing that despite the unprecedented attention, they can still find a fair jury locally — and that Charleston would be a logistical disaster with traffic, parking, flooding, and overcrowding. The state admits the case is historic in scale but insists on the legal standard: jurors must set aside outside noise and focus on courtroom evidence. While Murdaugh’s camp refuses to budge from Charleston —…
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