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June 29, 2026
Alex Murdaugh Returns to Court as Murder Convictions Overturned
- The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, allowing for a retrial.
- Murdaugh's legal team is requesting changes to his courtroom appearance, arguing prison attire could bias jurors.
- Defense motions include testing DNA evidence from the crime scene and moving the retrial location away from Colleton County.
2 Sources
- Alex Murdaugh returns to court as murder convictions overturned and retrial loomsJun 29, 2026 at 7:03 AM · Independent
- Alex Murdaugh's murder retrial begins with scheduling hearingJun 29, 2026 at 11:10 AM · The Hill