Alex Murdaugh seeks new trial, alleges jury tampering in bombshell motion
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Alex Murdaugh's lawyers requested a new South Carolina murder trial in an explosive motion that accuses the court clerk of tampering with jurors to get a book deal.
Hill pressured jurors to "reach a quick verdict" and had "frequent private conversations with the jury foreperson" to sway the panel toward a guilty verdict, attorneys Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin wrote in the filing. Rebecca Rosenberg is a veteran journalist and book author with a focus on crime and criminal justice. Email tips to rebecca.rosenberg@fox.com and @ReRosenberg.
"Ms. Hill did these things to secure for herself a book deal and media appearances that would not happen in the event of a mistrial," the filing says. "Ms. Hill betrayed her oath of office for money and fame."
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