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"Judge Denies Alex Murdaugh's Request for New Murder Trial Amid Jury Tampering Allegation"

A judge denied Alex Murdaugh's request for a new trial in the murder of his wife and son, ruling that the court clerk's "foolish and fleeting" comments did not affect the jury's verdict. The judge criticized the clerk for being "attracted by the siren call of celebrity" and not being completely credible in her testimony. Murdaugh's lawyers plan to appeal, hoping that the state's appellate courts will view the law differently and not require them to prove that the clerk's comments were prejudicial.

via The New York Times|

#alex-murdaugh #appeal #court-clerk

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"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.

via NBC News|

#alex-murdaugh #court-clerk #evidentiary-hearing

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"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.

via NPR|

#alex-murdaugh #court-clerk #guilty-verdict

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"Legal Battles and Jury Testimony: Alex Murdaugh's Fight for a New Murder Trial"

Alex Murdaugh faces challenges in obtaining a new murder trial as a judge limits permissible evidence, setting a high burden of proof for accusations against the court clerk and restricting the scope of the upcoming evidentiary hearings. The judge's rulings include limitations on witness questioning, exclusion of wide-ranging accusations against the clerk, and a focus on the clerk's interactions with jurors. The hearings will address allegations of jury tampering and misuse of office, with the judge expressing reluctance to allow a wholesale exploration of the clerk's conduct.

via The Associated Press|

#alex-murdaugh #court-clerk #evidentiary-hearing

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"Alex Murdaugh Faces Uphill Battle in Quest for New Murder Trial"

A state judge has made it harder for Alex Murdaugh to obtain a new murder trial by limiting witness questioning and setting a high burden of proof regarding accusations that the court clerk tampered with the jury during last year's proceedings. The judge will not inquire about other allegations against the clerk, and the evidentiary hearings will focus on the court clerk's interactions with jurors and the jury's ability to impartially reach a verdict. Murdaugh is serving life imprisonment without parole after being found guilty of killing his wife and son, and faces additional years for stealing millions of dollars.

via CBS News|

#alex-murdaugh #court-clerk #crime

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"Alex Murdaugh Fights for Conviction Overturned Amid Jury Misconduct Claims"

Alex Murdaugh's defense team is demanding a new trial after alleging that a court clerk, Rebecca Hill, directed the jury to convict him, claiming that she said a guilty verdict would boost her book sales. The defense also asserts that Hill urged jurors to disregard Murdaugh's testimony and evidence presented by the defense. However, Hill has denied these allegations, and prosecutors argue that the evidence against her is weak.

via Raw Story|

#alex-murdaugh #court-clerk #jury-tampering

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Trump Fraud Trial: New York AG Calls for Reinstating Gag Order Amid Death Threats and Political Violence

The lawyer representing court clerk Allison Greenfield in Donald Trump's New York civil fraud trial has argued for the reinstatement of a gag order, stating that Trump's comments about the clerk were "baseless" and "highly inappropriate." Trump has been fined for violating the gag order and has appealed, claiming his First Amendment rights. The judge has suspended the gag order while the appeal is debated. Trump's comments have led to harassment and threats against the clerk, including compromising her personal contact information. The trial judge is considering what damages to impose on Trump, who has repeatedly criticized the judge and clerk as partisans.

via USA TODAY|

#court-clerk #first-amendment #gag-order