Judge denies Murdaugh's motion for new trial
Justice Jean Toal denied Alex Murdaugh's request for new trial in a ruling from the bench on Monday.
www.cnn.comHere’s the latest I can provide based on recent reporting up to now.
- The Alex Murdaugh murder trial concluded with his life sentence for the 2021 killings of his wife Maggie and son Paul. He has since faced additional legal action related to financial crimes, and there have been ongoing motions and appeals concerning potential new trials tied to jury-related claims in the murder case.[1][2]
- As of late 2024 into 2025, his defense team pursued motions for a new trial, including allegations that a court clerk tampered with jurors during the murder trial. Prosecutors and the court have responded, and outcomes have involved hearings and rulings on those motions; a number of updates have appeared across outlets, with some reports noting denials or further proceedings.[2][3][1]
If you’d like, I can pull today's coverage from multiple outlets to summarize that latest news with dates, key developments, and any court-imposed deadlines. I can also provide a concise timeline of events since the murder verdict, including recent appeals or hearings.