Judge dismisses Alex Murdaugh lawsuit seeking $600K from former clerk
- A federal judge has dismissed Alex Murdaugh’s lawsuit seeking $600,000 in legal fees from former court clerk Becky Hill, whose alleged misconduct led to his murder convictions being overturned on appeal.
- Murdaugh sued Hill in May, claiming she violated his right to a fair trial in the murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul.
- Prosecutors said Murdaugh killed Maggie and Paul believing their deaths would generate sympathy and give him time to address mounting financial problems.
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- A federal judge has dismissed Alex Murdaugh’s lawsuit seeking $600,000 in legal fees from former court clerk Becky Hill, whose alleged misconduct led to his murder convictions being overturned on appeal.
- Murdaugh sued Hill in May, claiming she violated his right to a fair trial in the murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul.
- Prosecutors said Murdaugh killed Maggie and Paul believing their deaths would generate sympathy and give him time to address mounting financial problems.
Sources: The Independent