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Alex Murdaugh's Defense Challenges Murder Case in South Carolina Court

Alex Murdaugh is set to appear in court for a pretrial hearing regarding his retrial for the murders of his wife and son. The hearing will address motions to dismiss the case and the admissibility of various evidence, including financial crimes. Murdaugh's previous conviction was overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court, leading to this new trial.

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Alex Murdaugh is set to appear in court for a pretrial hearing regarding his retrial for the murders of his wife and son. The hearing will address motions to dismiss the case and the admissibility of various evidence, including financial crimes. Murdaugh's previous conviction was overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court, leading to this new trial.

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Alex Murdaugh makes 'explosive' bid to blow up murder case hinging on DNA, dirty money and lies: expert

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Alex Murdaugh's Defense Challenges Murder Case in South Carolina Court