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Murdaugh’s Retrial Set Amid Legal Firestorm | Raleigh News
Alex Murdaugh returns to court as his murder convictions are overturned, setting the stage for a high-stakes retrial in April 2027. The case hinges on where it’s tried, what evidence is admissible, and whether prior testimony can be used — all amid claims of jury tampering and systemic bias. His defense seeks dismissal, citing misconduct by investigators and deep-rooted local influence. Meanwhile, Murdaugh remains locked up for separate financial crimes — 27 years state time and 40 federal — while insisting he’s innocent in the deaths of his wife and son. This hearing is pivotal: shaping the…
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