Crime & Justice

Alex Murdaugh Wants Judge Booted From His Murder Case

‘PERSONAL BIAS’

“Mr. Murdaugh’s right to have his appeal heard by an impartial judge will be violated if Judge Newman proceeds to hear his motion for a new trial,” a new motion says.

Pilar Melendez
Pilar Melendez 

Senior National Reporter

Judge Clifton Newman and Alex Murdaugh
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Pilar Melendez

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Senior National Reporter

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