Murdaugh's Defense Sues Clerk for Fair Trial Violation

Former Colleton County clerk of court, Becky Hill, faces a federal lawsuit from Alex Murdaughs defense team, seeking $600,000. The team alleges Hill violated Murdaughs right to a fair trial, citing jury instructions like observing his body language. Hill denies these claims. The lawsuit follows the state Supreme Courts ruling that Murdaugh didnt receive a fair trial due to jury tampering by Hill. The defense also seeks to unseal the criminal case against Hill, highlighting a contradiction between the states earlier assessment and the Supreme Courts findings. New evidence, including an unknown mans DNA found under Maggie Murdaughs fingernails, could impact the upcoming retrial. The retrial is anticipated about a year from now, potentially with a change of venue, and the Attorney Generals office is considering the death penalty. Murdaugh remains incarcerated, maintaining his innocence in the murders of his wife and son. The focus now shifts to the accountability of those involved in the trial process. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/48736c60f0bcd5ce