Prosecutors may pursue death penalty in Alex Murdaugh retrial, South Carolina AG says

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Prosecutors may pursue death penalty in Alex Murdaugh retrial, South Carolina AG says

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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson said Friday that his office may pursue the death penalty when it retries Alex Murdaugh in the 2021 murder of his son and wife.“In light of the Supreme Court’s decision, we’re. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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Prosecutors may pursue death penalty in Alex Murdaugh retrial, South Carolina AG says
NBC News
NBC News
Leaning left
5/15/2026

Prosecutors may pursue death penalty in Alex Murdaugh retrial, South Carolina AG says

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson said Friday that his office may pursue the death penalty when it retries Alex Murdaugh in the 2021 murder of his son and wife. “In light of the Supreme Court’s decision , we’re back to square one on this case, and that means all our legal options are on the table, including.

Alex Murdaugh defense teases new trial strategy with jury fight, testimony looming
Fox News
Fox News
Strongly right
5/16/2026

Alex Murdaugh defense teases new trial strategy with jury fight, testimony looming

Dick Harpootlian, Alex Murdaugh’s lead defense attorney, told Fox News Digital he plans to seek a venue change, stricter jury screening and possible sequestration ahead of Murdaugh’s retrial. The legal war over Alex Murdaugh’s upcoming retrial is already taking shape with defense attorney Dick Harpootlian hinting at.