"Judge Denies Alex Murdaugh's Request for New Murder Trial Despite Jury Tampering Allegations"

A judge denied convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh a new trial after an evidentiary hearing focused on allegations of jury tampering by a court clerk. The judge found that the clerk's actions did not influence the jury, despite conflicting testimonies. Murdaugh, who was convicted in the fatal shootings of his wife and son, will remain in prison serving two consecutive life sentences without parole.