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Alex Murdaugh's Defense Withdraws Request for Civilian Clothes in Court

Alex Murdaugh's defense has withdrawn a request for him to appear in civilian clothing during his upcoming trial, citing a desire to avoid distractions. Prosecutors argued that his fame does not warrant special treatment, emphasizing security concerns. The defense plans to concentrate on more substantive issues ahead of the retrial.

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Alex Murdaugh's defense has withdrawn a request for him to appear in civilian clothing during his upcoming trial, citing a desire to avoid distractions. Prosecutors argued that his fame does not warrant special treatment, emphasizing security concerns. The defense plans to concentrate on more substantive issues ahead of the retrial.

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Inflammatory language 2/100

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  • ✕ loaded language: 'disgraceful'
  • ✕ headline asserts a conclusion / scare-quotes

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Alex Murdaugh's lawyers withdraw request for civilian clothes, accuse prosecutors of creating a 'spectacle'

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Alex Murdaugh's Defense Withdraws Request for Civilian Clothes in Court