South Carolina Judge Denies New Trial for Convicted Murderer Alec Murdaugh
In a recent ruling, a South Carolina judge has dismissed a motion for a new trial by convicted murderer Alec Murdaugh. Murdaugh's defense team alleged that a court clerk had tampered with the jury during the original murder trial in order to pursue a book deal and secure media appearances. However, the judge determined that although the clerk had shown a desire for publicity, her comments did not influence the jury's decision.
