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August 5, 2026
Judge Dismisses Alex Murdaugh's Lawsuit Against Former Clerk, Leaves Door Open for Future Claims
- U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel dismissed Murdaugh's lawsuit against former clerk Becky Hill, stating there was no causal connection to his $600,000 in legal fees.
- The lawsuit was dismissed without prejudice, allowing for potential future claims by Murdaugh.
- Murdaugh's legal team has filed a notice of appeal, while he remains imprisoned for unrelated financial crimes and is awaiting retrial for murder in April 2027.
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- Judge dismisses Alex Murdaugh lawsuit seeking $600K from former clerkAug 5, 2026 at 8:11 PM · Independent
- Alex Murdaugh's lawsuit against former clerk tossed by judgeAug 5, 2026 at 10:06 PM · ABC News
- Alex Murdaugh’s lawsuit against former court clerk is dismissed by a federal judgeAug 6, 2026 at 1:58 PM · CNN
- Alex Murdaugh's $600K lawsuit against former clerk thrown outAug 6, 2026 at 4:43 PM · The Hill