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Alex Murdaugh legal proceedings and retrial process

The developments in this story so far, most recent first.

  1. Development

    Judge dismisses Murdaugh's lawsuit against clerk over defense costs

  2. · date approximate Background

    The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Murdaugh's murder convictions and ordered a new trial.

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  3. Date unknown Background

    Murdaugh pleaded guilty to financial offenses involving approximately $12 million.

    Alexander Murdaugh pleaded guilty to financial offenses involving approximately $12 million. He admitted to stealing these funds from his former law firm and his clients.

    As a result of these admissions, he remains in prison serving sentences for these separate financial crimes.