South Carolina Overturns Alex Murdaugh’s Murder Convictions—Orders New Trial

BreakingBusinessSouth Carolina Overturns Alex Murdaugh’s Murder Convictions—Orders New TrialByTy Roush,Forbes Staff. Ty Roush is a breaking news reporter based in New York City.Follow AuthorMay 13, 2026, 11:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineThe South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions and ordered a new trial in the killing of his wife and son in 2021, revitalizing a case that captivated the country. The former South Carolina attorney still faces decades in prison for financial crimes. TNSKey FactsThe South Carolina Supreme Court, in a unanimous vote, ruled that former Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca Hill “egregiously attacked” Murdaugh’s credibility and defense in comments she made to the jury. “Hill placed her fingers on the scales of justice,” the court wrote, accusing Hill of “shocking jury interference” during the trial through “improper external influences.”Hill pleaded guilty in December to perjury, obstruction of justice and misconduct after prosecutors alleged she made sealed evidence available to the media, lied under oath about doing so and used her position in court to promote her book about the trial. This is a developing story.Got a tip? Share confidential information with Forbes.Editorial StandardsReprints & PermissionsLOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video