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Becky Hill Faces Felony Charges Amid Murdaugh Trial Scandal

5/15/2025

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Becky Hill, the former Colleton County court clerk in South Carolina, is embroiled in a scandal, facing serious felony charges like perjury and obstruction of justice tied to the Alex Murdaugh murder trial. Accusations of jury tampering and misusing federal funds have surfaced, leading to her resignation in March 2024, which she insists is unrelated to the trial's turmoil.

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Story summary

Becky Hill, the former Colleton County court clerk in South Carolina, is embroiled in a scandal, facing serious felony charges like perjury and obstruction of justice tied to the Alex Murdaugh murder trial. Accusations of jury tampering and misusing federal funds have surfaced, leading to her resignation in March 2024, which she insists is unrelated to the trial's turmoil.