Phil Barber testifies in Murdaugh request to move trial to Charleston

Phil Barber, a defense attorney for Alex Murdaugh, testifies as a witness about the travel time and hotel options near the Charleston County Courthouse as the defense seeks venue change to Charleston.

During court testimony, witness Phil Barber refutes claims regarding a lack of affordable lodging near the Charleston County Courthouse. Barber explains that nine budget hotels in Mount Pleasant are only a 15-minute drive from the judicial facility. He also addresses parking accessibility and notes that weekend hotel price increases would not impact weekday court proceedings.