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Alex Murdaugh Returns to Court for Status Hearing Amid Clerk Scandal

Alex Murdaugh's murder case will return to court for a status hearing in Lexington County, South Carolina, following the overturning of his convictions due to a clerk scandal. The hearing will address procedural matters as Murdaugh's defense seeks a change of venue and prepares for a potential retrial. The South Carolina Supreme Court has remanded the case for new proceedings, with the state aiming to expedite the retrial process.

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Alex Murdaugh's murder case will return to court for a status hearing in Lexington County, South Carolina, following the overturning of his convictions due to a clerk scandal. The hearing will address procedural matters as Murdaugh's defense seeks a change of venue and prepares for a potential retrial. The South Carolina Supreme Court has remanded the case for new proceedings, with the state aiming to expedite the retrial process.

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Alex Murdaugh returns to court as defense argues for retrial move after clerk scandal poisoned jury pool

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Alex Murdaugh Returns to Court for Status Hearing Amid Clerk Scandal