Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh, who is currently serving two consecutive life sentences, is back in a South Carolina courtroom today, seeking a new murder trial. Murdaugh's attorneys claim that the court clerk, Rebecca Hill, tampered with the jury that found him guilty last year of murdering his wife and son. In today's proceedings, a judge will examine the jurors, with particular focus on Hill, who is expected to be questioned by Murdaugh's lawyers.
The hearing, which is expected to conclude today, marks an unusual and unique legal proceeding. Unlike previous trials, Alec Murdaugh will not be taking the stand. Instead, the court will hear from Becky Hill, the clerk of court in Colleton County. Murdaugh's defense team alleges that Hill tampered with the jury in order to secure a book deal and television appearances, charges she has denied in a signed affidavit.
