What happens next in the Alex Murdaugh case?
The South Carolina Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for the man accused of killing his wife and son in a case that fascinated the US.
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"In the end, as we look at what's best long term for this case, and what's best for justice, it's to retry this case and to do so as soon as we can."
— Creighton Waters , Other
"I vow to aggressively seek to retry Alex Murdaugh for the murders of Maggie and Paul as soon as possible."
— Alan Wilson , Politician
"We know this jury was lobbied by the court to convict, so I think a retrial with a fair jury gives him a chance for acquittal."
— Dick Harpootlian , Other
"I can tell you he is very relieved that he has gotten the label of 'convicted murderer of his wife and son' off of him."
— Jim Griffin , Other
Key People
The South Carolina Attorney General.
A disgraced lawyer convicted of murdering his wife and son.
The lead prosecutor on the Alex Murdaugh case.
One of Alex Murdaugh's defense attorneys.
One of Alex Murdaugh's defense attorneys.
The local county clerk implicated in jury tampering during Murdaugh's trial.
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The South Carolina Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for the man accused of killing his wife and son in a case that fascinated the US.
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