Alex Murdaugh files federal lawsuit against Becky Hill

COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) – Alex Murdaugh is now serving as the previous courtroom clerk, whom the South Carolina Supreme Court stated had a hand in his 2023 homicide conviction.

Murdaugh filed a federal lawsuit against former Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill on Sunday. It claims Hill’s interactions with the jury violated Murdaugh’s constitutional proper to a good trial.

The former Lowcountry lawyer was initially discovered responsible and sentenced to life in jail for the murders of his spouse, Maggie, and son, Paul.

In a ruling final week, nonetheless, the South Carolina Supreme Court threw out Murdaugh’s homicide convictions and opened the door for a doable retrial.

Murdaugh’s protection crew, attorneys Dick Harpoolitan and Jim Griffin, are set to supply extra updates on the case throughout a press convention on Monday. It’s unclear if the federal lawsuit might be addressed.

It’s unclear the place or when a retrial would happen.

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson additionally instructed WIS late final week that the state has all choices on the desk concerning Murdaugh’s case, together with the loss of life penalty.

This is a growing story. Stay with WIS for updates.

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