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Alex Murdaugh Juror Says Clerk Influenced Guilty Verdict
January 29, 2024
Alex Murdaugh returned to court, arguing that he deserved a new trial. His lawyer alleges the court clerk, Becky Hill, tainted the jury that found him guilty of murdering his wife and son, Paul. Hill denies the allegation. One juror says the clerk of the court influenced the guilty verdict. Another juror says he also heard an inappropriate comment from the court clerk. However, the juror denied his verdict was in any way swayed by the clerk's remark. The judge has ruled Murdaugh will not receive a new trial.