Karmelo Anthony’s new attorneys request a retrial due to constitutional mistakes
Carmelo Anthony’s Defense Team Seeks New Trial Carmelo Anthony’s defense team has filed two motions aiming to overturn his murder conviction, alleging the presiding judge exhibited bias and that certain court restrictions infringed on his constitutional rights. In documents examined by FOX 4, the defense is requesting that Collin County Judge John Roach recuses himself […]
Murdaugh retrial scheduled for 2027 following South Carolina Supreme Court decision in double homicide case
Alex Murdaugh is set to return to court for a pretrial hearing regarding the charges that he shot and killed his wife and son in 2021 on their property in Islandton, South Carolina. His trial is currently scheduled for April 5, 2027. The 58-year-old made his first court appearance since May, following a decision by […]
Hearing for Alex Murdaugh’s retrial scheduled as battle over venue change approaches in South Carolina court
Alex Murdaugh’s Case Returns to Court Amid Scandal The high-profile murder case involving Alex Murdaugh is set to resume in court this Monday morning. This comes on the heels of a scandal surrounding a court clerk that has muddied the waters of his original conviction, leading to a potential retrial for one of the most […]
Investigator in Alex Murdaugh case dismissed before expected retrial
Ryan Kelly, a former investigator with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Department (SLED), was let go from his role as chief inspector at the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office on June 8, as confirmed by the department. His responsibilities included overseeing the Office of Professional Standards, which looks after internal affairs. His dismissal followed allegations of […]
Alex Murdaugh’s defense develops strategy to challenge kennel video during retrial
Defense Strategy for Alex Murdaugh’s Retrial Unveiled The defense attorney who assisted Alex Murdaugh in securing a retrial is optimistic about facing the evidence that previously led to his conviction. In a recent interview, attorney Dick Harpootlian expressed that his team is prepared to counter the infamous kennel video used by prosecutors, which positioned Murdaugh […]
Alex Murdaugh’s murder retrial has a new judge following the overturning of his convictions.
Court Overturns Alex Murdaugh’s Murder Conviction The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned Alex Murdaugh’s convictions for the murders of his wife and son, resulting in the revocation of his life sentence. The court determined that Clerk Becky Hill had inappropriately influenced the jury in a bid to secure a guilty verdict, likely for the […]
South Carolina court officially starts the process for Alex Murdaugh’s murder retrial
Retrial Ordered for Alex Murdaugh in Murder Case The South Carolina Supreme Court has decided to send the Alex Murdaugh murder case back to a lower court for a retrial, indicating the possible start of another lengthy legal process in the Lowcountry area. Recently filed court documents, dated May 29, refer to this move as […]
Wander Franco escapes prison after a judge issues a pardon in his abuse retrial.
Wander Franco Avoids Prison Sentence Major League Baseball All-Star Wander Franco has escaped prison time despite a second conviction for sexual and psychological abuse against a minor. A judge in the Dominican Republic has granted a judicial pardon to the 25-year-old shortstop, overturning his original conviction, which led to a suspended two-year sentence in June […]
Key individuals to recognize in the Alex Murdaugh murder retrial as it resumes
South Carolina Attorney General Plans Retrial for Alex Murdaugh Following Conviction Overturned South Carolina’s Attorney General, Alan Wilson, has announced intentions to retry Alex Murdaugh after the state’s Supreme Court overturned his double murder conviction. This decision, made in 2023, came about due to improper jury influence by former court clerk Becky Hill. Wilson emphasized […]
Alex Murdaugh’s retrial is taking form as prosecutors consider the death penalty.
Update on Alex Murdaugh’s Retrial The South Carolina Supreme Court recently overturned Alex Murdaugh’s double murder conviction, setting the stage for a retrial that could unfold quite differently this time around. In the wake of the unanimous decision to invalidate the conviction for the murders of Murdaugh’s wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, both sides are […]