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Murdaugh Retrial Moves for Fair Jury | Dayton News
The Alex Murdaugh retrial is relocating to a new county after the judge deemed it impossible to find an impartial jury in the original location, citing past court staff misconduct and intense public scrutiny. While defense lawyers pushed for Charleston County, prosecutors objected — the judge sided with fairness, insisting a fair trial is non-negotiable. Some of Murdaugh’s prior testimony may now be admissible if relevant to the murder charges, not just financial crimes. Additionally, the judge has approved the defense’s request to retest DNA found under his wife’s fingernails using a…
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