Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and orders new trial

Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and orders new trial9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBrandon DrenonBBCA South Carolina court has overturned the 2023 murder convictions of Alex Murdaugh, a disgraced lawyer who was convicted of killing his wife and son.The state's supreme court on Wednesday ordered a new trial for Murdaugh over the June 2021 killings.Murdaugh has been in prison serving two life sentences for the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh and an additional 40 years for the federal financial crimes.Once a powerful lawyer, the 56-year-old and his legal troubles have captivated a global audience and inspired documentaries, podcasts and book deals. The trial itself was also televised.This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X to get the latest alerts.United StatesSouth CarolinaAlex Murdaugh