Murdaugh Retrial Moves to New Venue | San Antonio News

Alex Murdaugh’s retrial is being moved out of South Carolina’s 14th Judicial Circuit after Judge Debra McCaslin deemed it impossible to find an impartial jury amid intense media scrutiny and past jury tampering. The exact new venue remains undecided, with conflicting preferences from prosecution and defense. This follows the overturning of his original conviction due to “egregious” jury interference. The human stakes are immense — justice hinges on a fair jury untainted by public obsession. Meanwhile, some prior testimony may be admissible despite defense objections, and DNA testing on evidence under Maggie Murdaugh’s fingernails is now permitted — potentially altering the case. A juror questionnaire is underway, and polygraphs remain banned unless court-approved. The retrial is set for April next year, with key motions still pending in November. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ba8a47a7db281c65