Alex Murdaugh wins major victory in bid for new trial as lawyers pledge ‘full blown evidentiary hearing’ over jury tampering allegations

Alex Murdaugh stands up in court and makes a hand motion.

Alex Murdaugh taps his fist to his chest as he looks at his family during a break during day 21 of the double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh at the Colleton County Courthouse on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. (Jeff Blake/The State/Pool)

Disgraced attorney and convicted killer Alex Murdaugh won a significant legal victory in his quest for a new double-murder trial.

On Tuesday, the South Carolina Court of Appeals granted Murdaugh’s request to hold his appeal in abeyance and remand the case to the circuit court. There, Murdaugh’s attorneys will file for a new trial based on newly-discovered evidence under state judicial rules.

The terse order signed by Chief Justice Bruce Williams reads: “After careful consideration, we grant Appellant’s motion.”

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