The once-powerful, now disbarred South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was convicted of murdering his wife Maggie, 52, and their son Paul, 22. The conviction was overturned because the clerk of court made inappropriate comments to the jury. Watch the full trial on CourtTV.com
A judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit Buster Murdaugh filed against Netflix and other companies accusing them of defamation. More
August 26, 2026
Prosecutors say Alex Murdaugh's defense made false statements at a pretrial hearing to prejudice the court and public. More
August 20, 2026
Alex Murdaugh appeared in court for the first time since his conviction was overturned as his attorneys fought for access to evidence. More
August 14, 2026
Alex Murdaugh's defense has asked a judge to move his upcoming retrial on murder charges to Charleston, South Carolina. More
August 13, 2026
Alex Murdaugh claims the lead detective in his case presented physical evidence to the grand jury that he later admitted was false. More
August 10, 2026
Alex Murdaugh had filed a lawsuit against former clerk of court Becky Hill for the cost of his legal fees during his murder trial. More
August 6, 2026
Alex Murdaugh's attorneys argue they need access to test DNA from an 'unknown and unrelated' male found under his wife's nails. More
July 31, 2026
Prosecutors opposed Alex Murdaugh's request to have access to a laptop with discovery documents that are "frankly worth a lot of money." More
July 2, 2026
The newly-appointed judge in the Alex Murdaugh case on Monday set a date for his second trial - and it won't be until next year. More
June 29, 2026
Alex Murdaugh is facing a retrial on charges he murdered his wife and son after the S.C. Supreme Court overturned his conviction. More
June 25, 2026
The Supreme Court ordered Alex Murdaugh's conviction to be tossed out over alleged inappropriate comments to the jury. More
June 19, 2026
Blanca Simpson revealed that in the days and weeks leading up to the murders of his wife and son, Alex Murdaugh would stay in bed. More
May 29, 2026
Alex Murdaugh's attorneys say the Supreme Court of South Carolina's ruling made it clear that Becky Hill violated his civil rights. More
May 18, 2026
Alex Murdaugh's defense told Court TV they look forward to a retrial as their client continues to maintain his innocence. More
May 15, 2026
The South Carolina Supreme Court justices cited Becky Hill's behavior as the reason why Alex Murdaugh should get a new trial. More
May 13, 2026
A federal lawsuit Buster Murdaugh filed against Warner Bros. and other producers of a documentary has been settled. More
February 12, 2026
Alex Murdaugh's attorneys argued that 'egregious' comments from former Clerk of Court Becky Hill should get him a new murder trial. More
February 11, 2026
A solicitor told the judge that a journalist told investigators that Becky Hill showed graphic crime scene photos to several media members. More
December 8, 2025
Alex Murdaugh and his attorneys will make their arguments for a new murder trial when they appear in February at the S.C. Supreme Court. More
November 30, 2025
Blanca Simpson, the Murdaugh family's housekeeper for 20 years, shares revelations about their downfall in her new book. More
November 19, 2025
Mark Tinsley calls Weldon Boyd's lawsuit "baseless and flawed" while defending his representation of road rage victim's family. More
November 7, 2025
Banker Russell Laffitte pleaded guilty to eight counts in state court for helping Alex Murdaugh move millions to hide thefts. More
September 28, 2025
Vinnie Politan led a discussion looking at the impact of media coverage on high-profile cases from the investigation through trial. More
September 9, 2025
Prosecutors argue that 'fleeting and foolish' comments from Clerk of Court Becky Hill should not lead to a new trial for Alex Murdaugh. More
August 11, 2025
Alex Murdaugh's defense says a series of text messages between the defendant and Eddie Smith were never disclosed before trial. More
July 17, 2025
Becky Hill, who served as clerk of court for Alex Murdaugh's six-week trial, was arrested Wednesday on felony charges. More
May 14, 2025
Russell Laffitte, banker accused of helping Alex Murdaugh hide millions of stolen funds, pleads guilty to federal bank, wire fraud charges. More
April 18, 2025
A judge has ordered several media outlets must stand trial in Buster Murdaugh's lawsuit, and the cases will be split between state and federal court. More
February 24, 2025
Alex Murdaugh, convicted of murdering his wife and son, says clerk of court Becky Hill pushed a guilty verdict to sell books. More
December 12, 2024
Disgraced former attorney Alex Murdaugh settled the wrongful death lawsuit brought by Mallory Beach's family after a deadly boat crash. More
October 15, 2024
