COLUMBIA, S.C.—The family of a teen killed in a boat crash, which prosecutors say began the financial downfall of double murderer Alex Murdaugh, has reached a $15 million deal to settle a lawsuit against a convenience store chain that sold Mr. Murdaugh’s son alcohol while underage. Sunday’s deal came after a judge refused to allow…
Store That Sold Alex Murdaugh’s Son Beer Must Pay $15 Million to Family of Teen Killed in Boat Crash
Alex Murdaugh Pleads Not Guilty—for Now—to Federal Wire Fraud and Money Laundering Charges
CHARLESTON, S.C.—Alex Murdaugh was arraigned Wednesday on federal money laundering and wire fraud charges for indictments saying he stole money from his clients, and although he pleaded not guilty for now, his lawyer said that might change soon. Murdaugh is already serving a life sentence in a South Carolina state prison for killing his wife…
Alex Murdaugh’s Longtime Friend Admits Helping to Steal $4 Million Wrongful Death Settlement
CHARLESTON, S.C.—A longtime friend of convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh admitted Thursday he helped his old college roommate steal more than $4 million meant for a wrongful death settlement after Murdaugh’s housekeeper died in a fall. Cory Fleming, 54, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in federal court. He faces up to five years…
Convicted Murderer and Former Attorney Alex Murdaugh Facing Federal Charges of Fraud, Theft
COLUMBIA, S.C.—Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh is facing federal charges for the first time after being indicted on 22 financial fraud charges over allegations that the disgraced former attorney schemed to steal settlement money from clients. The indictments unsealed Wednesday don’t appear to reveal any new allegations against Murdaugh, a once prominent attorney in South Carolina…
Alex Murdaugh to Be Kept in Protective Custody in Prison
COLUMBIA, S.C.—South Carolina prison officials have decided to keep former attorney and convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh in a special protective unit as he begins serving his life sentence for killing his wife and son. Mental health and prison experts determined that Murdaugh should be kept in protective custody after they reviewed his case, including the…
Murdaugh Testimony Only Confirmed His Guilt, Jurors Say
Alex Murdaugh didn’t help his defense when he took the stand at his trial for the murder of his wife and son, three jurors said on Monday. Murdaugh’s testimony only managed to cement what they were already thinking—that he easily lied and could turn on and off his tears at will, the jurors said on…
NTD News Today (March 3): Murdaugh Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Wife, Son; LAPD Too Busy for Certain Calls: Union
South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life in prison without parole Friday, a day after he was convicted of murder in the shooting deaths of his wife and son. The LA police department can’t respond to certain calls anymore because it’s understaffed, according to a police union. Union leaders say various types of…
Alex Murdaugh Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Wife, Son
WALTERBORO, S.C.—South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life in prison without parole Friday, a day after he was convicted of murder in the shooting deaths of his wife and son. Murdaugh maintained his innocence when addressing the judge before sentencing. “I would never hurt my wife Maggie and I would never hurt my…
Former South Carolina Attorney Sentenced to Life for Killing Wife and Son
Richard “Alex” Murdaugh, a former attorney in South Carolina, was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole on Friday, a day after he was found guilty of killing his wife and son on their family estate in 2021. Prosecutors said Murdaugh’s 52-year-old wife, Maggie, and 22-year-old son, Paul, were killed at close…
Last Witnesses in Murdaugh Case Before Jury Sees Crime Scene
Alex Murdaugh’s former law partner said Tuesday that he is past his anger over millions of dollars stolen from the firm, as the final witnesses in the South Carolina double murder trial testified and the court prepared to bring jurors to the scene of the killings. Ronnie Crosby had a testy exchange with defense attorney…
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