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South Carolina Supreme Court to Hear Murdaugh Appeal

2/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

The South Carolina Supreme Court will hear Alex Murdaugh's appeal on February 11, 2026, over his double murder conviction.
Murdaugh's defense argues Becky Hill, the former Clerk of Court, tampered with jurors, and that financial charges biased the trial.
Becky Hill pleaded guilty to perjury and obstruction and allegedly influenced jurors.
The appeal will argue whether Hill's comments affected the trial's outcome, with a decision in the coming weeks.

History

Historical Context

In June 2021, Alex Murdaugh murdered his wife Maggie and son Paul, amid a backdrop of financial misconduct and legal privilege from his family's long-standing influence in South Carolina. His conviction in March 2023 sparked allegations of juror tampering involving former clerk Becky Hill, raising critical questions about judicial integrity and the potential for future legal precedents regarding jury manipulation.

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Story summary

The South Carolina Supreme Court will hear Alex Murdaugh's appeal on February 11, 2026, over his double murder conviction.
Murdaugh's defense argues Becky Hill, the former Clerk of Court, tampered with jurors, and that financial charges biased the trial.
Becky Hill pleaded guilty to perjury and obstruction and allegedly influenced jurors.
The appeal will argue whether Hill's comments affected the trial's outcome, with a decision in the coming weeks.

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