Alex Murdaugh's lawsuit against former clerk tossed by judge
Summary
A federal judge dismissed Alex Murdaugh's civil lawsuit against Becky Hill, a former court clerk who interfered with jury members in his double murder trial. The judge ruled Murdaugh could not claim Hill was responsible for his legal expenses because he would have had to pay for lawyers regardless of her actions.Key Facts
- Alex Murdaugh sued Becky Hill, the former clerk for interfering with jurors during his double murder trial.
- His lawsuit sought $600,000 to cover legal fees from the trial.
- The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Murdaugh's murder convictions due to Hill's jury interference.
- U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel dismissed the lawsuit, saying Murdaugh's legal costs were not directly caused by Hill’s misconduct.
- The judge noted Murdaugh had to pay for his defense even without Hill’s actions.
- The case was dismissed without prejudice, allowing Murdaugh to refile if he chooses.
- Murdaugh’s attorneys plan to appeal the dismissal to a higher court.
- Murdaugh was convicted in 2023 of murdering his wife and son but denies the charges; a new trial is set for April 2027.
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