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John Monk and Bristow Marchant

Alex Murdaugh's attorneys, South Carolina prosecutors battle over leaks and evidence in double murder case

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Attorneys on both sides of the Alex Murdaugh case got some of what they asked for from a South Carolina judge Monday after a few fiery courtroom clashes.

Judge Clifton Newman ordered prosecutors Monday to provide evidence to the disbarred attorney’s defense team, while at the same time issuing a temporary protective order restricting how that information can be shared. Newman said he will issue a more formal order soon.

Autopsy photos and “dumps” from private cellphone numbers, for example, will not be able to be shared.

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