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September 26, 2021

SC law firm denounces Alex Murdaugh once again amid criminal, civil probes: 'He lied and he stole from us'

The South Carolina law firm where Alex Murdaugh was recently a partner published a new statement ensuring clients they will not lose money due to his alleged misconduct.

September 23, 2021

South Carolina police request assistance from FBI in Murdaugh case

South Carolina police are requesting assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh.

September 23, 2021

South Carolina's Confederate monument protection law upheld

The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a state law preventing anyone from moving a Confederate monument or changing the historical name of a street or building without the Legislature's permission is legal.

September 22, 2021

Alex Murdaugh lawsuits signal possible FBI probe as boat crash passenger alleges silencing: ex-SC prosecutor

As disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh sits in an undisclosed rehabilitation facility seeking treatment for a supposed opioid addiction, a former federal prosecutor in South Carolina commented to Fox News Digital on what it would take for the FBI or the U.S. Attorney’s Office to launch investigations, as mounting civil lawsuits allege Murdaugh has embezzled millions of dollars from his law firm and insurance companies.

September 21, 2021

Sheriff: No charges after twin boys die from heat in car

A sheriff said no charges will be filed against a South Carolina father whose 20-month-old boys died from heat after he forgot to drop them off at day care and left them in his vehicle.

September 21, 2021

South Carolina teacher criticizes 'hurt feelings' of non-white students, they demand his removal

Some theater students at Coastal Carolina University are protesting attending classes and calling for a professor’s removal from the school over “racially insensitive” comments.

September 19, 2021

Alex Murdaugh waived handling of his son's estate days before botched suicide, fraud scheme, records show

Alex Murdaugh, scion of South Carolina's prominent law dynasty, renounced his right to personally represent the estate of his younger son, Paul, just eight days before he called 911 to report that he had been shot in the head.

September 18, 2021

Murdaugh housekeeper’s heirs are owed at least $3M more, lawyer claims

Insurance settlements totaling at least $3 million may have been shifted from the estate of the late housekeeper of South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, an attorney representing the state says, according to a report.

September 18, 2021

Alex Murdaugh alleged shooter Curtis Smith says he was set up by disgraced lawyer

Curtis Smith, who was hired as a hitman by Alex Murdaugh to kill himself so his son could rake in $10 million dollars from life insurance, says he was set up by Murdaugh.

September 18, 2021

Sons of Alex Murdaugh's dead housekeeper 'scared,' 'shell-shocked,' after SC lawyer's release to drug rehab

The two sons of a 57-year-old housekeeper who died weeks after a mysterious fall at the home of prominent South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh four years ago are absolutely “shell shocked,” their attorney tells Fox News, after Murdaugh was let out of a jail on a $20,000 personal recognizance bond and allowed to travel back to an out of state rehabilitation facility without GPS monitoring.