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Murdaugh Retrial Moves to New Venue | Charleston News
Alex Murdaugh’s retrial is being moved out of Colleton County after Judge Debra McCaslin deemed it impossible to find an impartial jury amid intense public scrutiny and former court officials’ actions. While no new location has been chosen, the defense wants Charleston County — a move the state finds too narrow. The judge insists this relocation is essential to protect Murdaugh’s constitutional right to a fair trial. The case, which saw Murdaugh’s 2023 conviction overturned due to jury tampering, now faces renewed legal hurdles: his prior testimony may be used under conditions, and the…
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