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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rachel Sharp

Alex Murdaugh’s defence rests case in disgraced attorney’s double murder trial

AP

The defence has rested its case in Alex Murdaugh’s high-profile trial for the double murder of his wife Maggie and son Paul, after hearing emotional testimony from the accused killer’s younger brother.

The disgraced attorney’s legal team wrapped up its case on Monday afternoon, after spending a week calling 14 witnesses to the stand in an effort to convince jurors of his innocence in the 7 June 2021 shootings.

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