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Mar 12, 2026Kouri Richins TrialCriminal Defense StrategyEvidentiary Rulings

UT v. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 13 - Will the State Rest Today? What is the Defense Doing?

In a dramatic and unexpected turn, the Kouri Richins murder trial saw both the prosecution and defense rest their cases on Day 13, with Kouri Richins waiving her right to testify, setting the stage for closing arguments on Monday.

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Feb 12, 2026Alex MurdaughSupreme Court appealjudicial misconduct

SC v. Alex Murdaugh Supreme Court Oral Arguments - Will Murdaugh get a New Trial?

The South Carolina Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Alex Murdaugh's appeal for a new murder trial, with alleged misconduct by Clerk of Court Becky Hill and the extensive financial crime evidence emerging as critical points that could lead to a reversal.

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