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

A juror in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial testified that a court clerk's comments about watching Murdaugh's actions and body language made him seem guilty, influencing her guilty verdict, while 11 other jurors denied being influenced. The clerk denied speaking to jurors about the case but admitted to using "literary license" in her book. The hearing, prompted by a juror's sworn statement, focused on potential jury tampering, with the defense arguing for a new trial. Despite his conviction, Murdaugh maintains his innocence and faces additional prison time for theft.