NewzA federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Alex Murdaugh that sought to recover $600,000 in legal fees associated with his first murder trial. The legal action was directed at Becky Hill, the former Colleton County court clerk whose alleged misconduct during the proceedings previously led to the overturning of Murdaugh's murder convictions.
In-depth summary · AI, neutralFederal judge won't make disgraced clerk pay Alex Murdaugh's $600,000 in legal fees for 1st trial
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Toronto Star
Highlights the link between the clerk's misconduct and the overturned convictions.