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John Monk and Kacen Bayless

Alex Murdaugh will stay in jail as SC judge refuses to lower $7M bond. What to know

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Alex Murdaugh will stay in jail for the foreseeable future.

State Judge Alison Lee on Tuesday denied a motion by Murdaugh's attorneys to sharply reduce Murdaugh's bond from the current $7 million.

"After considering all of the information provided, this Court finds that the current bond is reasonable to assure his appearance in court as defendant remains a flight risk and potential danger to himself and community," Lee wrote.

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