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Alex Murdaugh defense previews retrial jury fight strategy

Filed: May 16, 2026 at 10:03 AM ET
Summary: Prosecutor Creighton Waters and defense attorney Dick Harpootlian preview competing strategies for Alex Murdaugh's retrial.
WHO: Creighton Waters and Dick Harpootlian
WHAT: Waters and Harpootlian preview competing strategies ahead of Alex Murdaugh's retrial and jury fight testimony.
WHEN: May 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
WHERE: South Carolina
WHY: They are previewing their competing strategies for the upcoming retrial and anticipated testimony.
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