Alex Murdaugh court clerk Becky Hill misused thousands of dollars on paint supplies, dog bed, gifts: complaint
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South Carolina court clerk Becky Hill, who presided over the Alex Murdaugh trial, is now accused of 76 counts of misconduct by the State Ethics Commission.
Hill is also accused of sending herself nearly $10,000 in federal bonuses in the form of child support payments, according to a notice of hearing. She used federal funds to give food and gifts to court employees, including "Easter Goodies," Mother's Day gifts, Father's Day gifts and Valentine's Day gifts; paint supplies; flowers and decor; various meals for herself; office furniture; dog food, dog bones and a dog bed, among other items. Audrey Conklin is a digital reporter for Fox News Digital and FOX Business. Email tips to audrey.conklin@fox.com or on Twitter at @audpants.
The court clerk, who held her position for about four years, resigned in March following allegations of jury tampering in the Alex Murdaugh trial but maintained that her decision to leave office was not the result of her conduct during the double murder trial.
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