Murdaugh Back in Court After Convictions Overturned | Charleston News

Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 29, 2026 · 1m

Alex Murdaugh is back in court after his murder convictions were overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court, with the focus now shifting to scheduling future hearings and evidence exchange. His legal team is pushing for him to wear civilian clothes and avoid shackles, arguing his financial crimes don’t justify treating him like a violent offender. They’ve also requested access to DNA evidence and a laptop to review case files. Murdaugh, who maintains his innocence in the killings of his wife and son, is currently serving time for separate financial crimes. The court’s decision stemmed…