Why Alex Murdaugh won’t be won’t free anytime soon — despite his conviction being overturned

The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions and ordered a new trial, ruling 5-0 that a county clerk improperly influenced the proceedings. NBC News reports confirm the court’s action and note that Murdaugh will have the opportunity for a new trial, while the NBC piece also emphasizes what comes next for his case. The New York Post mirrors the overturn and adds that Murdaugh remains incarcerated and is serving concurrent federal and state sentences for financial crimes. All sources agree the conviction overturn led to a new trial, but the NYP specifies ongoing confinement and concurrent sentences.