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Alex Murdaugh Murder Convictions Overturned by South Carolina’s Top Court - The New York Times

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Murdaugh was found guilty in 2023 of killing his wife and son in 2021.

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CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.

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The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned Alex Murdaugh's double murder conviction and ordered a new trial in the killings of his wife and son.

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NBC News' Laura Jarrett reports on the court's decision and what comes next for Murdaugh.

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**Summary:** The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and ordered a new trial after finding that his double-murder conviction was based on insufficient evidence. **Why It Matters:** This decision is significant because it suggests that the legal system in South Carolina may need to reassess its approach to

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