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UPDATED Aug 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Aug 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Alex Murdaugh hearing ahead of 2027 retrial
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Alex Murdaugh returns to South Carolina court for a hearing on retrial venue, evidence, and prior testimony use.
WHO: Alex Murdaugh
WHAT: Hearing to resolve issues for an April 2027 retrial, including venue, admissible evidence, and use of prior testimony
WHEN: Aug 14, 2026 at 11:18 AM ET
WHERE: South Carolina
WHY: The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned his murder convictions in May due to jury tampering by a court clerk, prompting a retrial scheduled for April 5, 2027.
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