South Carolina Supreme Court overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions in deaths of wife and son

South Carolina Supreme Court overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions in deaths of wife and son

COLUMBIA, SC (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the murder convictions and life sentences of disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh in the taking pictures deaths of his wife and youthful son. In a unanimous ruling, the justices mentioned the conduct by the courtroom clerk “egregiously attacked Murdaugh’s credibility” by suggesting to jurors…

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Order reclassifies marijuana but leaves federal convictions

Order reclassifies marijuana but leaves federal convictions

The Trump administration’s historic transfer to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug was cheered by some advocates but for others, it fell far brief for the 1000’s nonetheless incarcerated on federal cannabis-related convictions. The govt order, which appearing Attorney General Todd Blanche signed Thursday, doesn’t handle present penalties for possessing and promoting marijuana…

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