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Judge Rejects Alex Murdaugh's Bid for New Murder Trial Despite Jury Tampering Allegations

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Breaking News: South Carolina judge denies Alex Murdaugh's request for a new murder trial after hearing jury tampering allegations. Find out more!

In a surprising turn of events, a South Carolina judge has denied Alex Murdaugh's plea for a new murder trial despite alarming accusations of jury tampering. The judge emphasized that although a court clerk was involved in questionable behavior during the trial, it did not impact the final verdict. The case, involving the convicted murderer's attempt to prove jury tampering, has garnered significant attention in the legal community.

During the courtroom proceedings, the clerk at the center of the controversy testified about the allegations of tampering, adding a dramatic layer to the already sensational case. Alex Murdaugh, who had been seeking a retrial based on the alleged interference with the jury, faced disappointment as the judge ruled against his request.

Despite persistent efforts to showcase how the clerk's comments may have influenced the jurors, the judge remained firm in denying a new trial for Alex Murdaugh. With the original conviction for the brutal murder of his wife and son standing, the future for the disgraced attorney remains uncertain.

As the legal battle continues, the public eagerly awaits the next steps in the ongoing saga of Alex Murdaugh's conviction. The case has reignited discussions on the intricacies of the justice system and the impact of courtroom dynamics on high-profile trials.

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Judge Denies Alex Murdaugh's Request for a New Murder Trial (The New York Times)

The judge said that a court clerk had made โ€œfoolish and fleetingโ€ comments during Mr. Murdaugh's trial, but that they did not affect the jury's verdict that ...

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Judge denies Alex Murdaugh a new murder trial based on ... (NBC News)

The South Carolina court clerk accused of jury tampering in the trial of convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh testified in court Monday about the allegations.

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Judge denies new murder trial for Alex Murdaugh (ABC News)

A judge denied Alex Murdaugh's request for a new murder trial after he alleged a clerk tampered with the jury.

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Alex Murdaugh will not receive a new murder trial, South Carolina ... (CNN)

Alex Murdaugh will not receive a new murder trial, South Carolina judge rules · Alex Murdaugh stands next to the witness booth during a break in his trial for ...

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Alex Murdaugh is denied a new trial after a judge hears jury ... (NPR)

The South Carolina attorney appealed his conviction of killing his wife and son, arguing that the clerk of court's comments to jurors influenced their ...

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Alex Murdaugh denied new murder trial after jury tampering hearing ... (Greenville News)

Convicted murderer Richard "Alex" Murdaugh will not get a new murder trial after a hearing on jury tampering allegations against a public official.

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Judge denies a new murder trial for Alex Murdaugh after hearing ... (WLS-TV)

The evidentiary hearing is expected to include the testimony of 11 jurors from the original murder trial, as well as County Clerk of Court Becky Hill.

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Alex Murdaugh tries to prove jury tampering led to his murder ... (ABC News)

A South Carolina judge has denied Alex Murdaugh's bid for a new double-murder trial after hearing allegations that jury tampering influenced the guilty ...

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New Alex Murdaugh trial denied by judge after hearing jury ... (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)

A South Carolina judge has denied Alex Murdaugh's push for a new murder trial. The request has to do with tampering allegations surrounding Colleton County ...

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