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05/23/2023 | | Order to Seal Indictment as to Richard Alexander Murdaugh. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kaymani D West on 5/23/2023.(cwhi, ) (Entered: 05/23/2023) |
05/23/2023 | | SEALED INDICTMENT (Sealed Grand Jury Ballot attached) as to Richard Alexander Murdaugh (1) count(s) 1, 2, 3-7, 8, 9-22. (Attachments: # 1 GJ Ballot) (cwhi, ) (Entered: 05/23/2023) |
05/23/2023 | | ORDER FOR ISSUANCE OF Arrest WARRANT as to Richard Alexander Murdaugh. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kaymani D West on 5/23/2023.(cwhi, ) (Entered: 05/23/2023) |
05/23/2023 | | Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Prosequendum Issued as to Richard Alexander Murdaugh for from time to time until this matter is concluded. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kaymani D West on 5/23/2023.(cwhi, ) (Entered: 05/23/2023) |
05/24/2023 | | MOTION to Unseal Case by USA as to Richard Alexander Murdaugh. (cper, ) (Entered: 05/24/2023) |
05/24/2023 | | ORDER granting 10 Motion to Unseal Case as to Richard Alexander Murdaugh (1). Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 5/24/23.(cper, ) (Entered: 05/24/2023) |
05/24/2023 | | NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Kathleen Michelle Stoughton appearing for USA. (Stoughton, Kathleen) (Entered: 05/24/2023) |
05/24/2023 | | NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Winston D Holliday appearing for USA. (Holliday, Winston) (Entered: 05/24/2023) |
05/24/2023 | 14 | Case Reassigned as to Richard Alexander Murdaugh to Honorable Richard M Gergel. (bshr, ) (Entered: 05/24/2023) |
05/24/2023 | 15 | NOTICE OF HEARING as to Richard Alexander Murdaugh Initial Appearance and Arraignment set for 5/31/2023 01:30 PM in Charleston Courtroom #5, U. S. Court House, 85 Broad St, Charleston before Magistrate Judge Molly H Cherry. (cwhi, ) (Entered: 05/24/2023) |
05/31/2023 | 17 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Molly H Cherry: Initial Appearance as to Richard Alexander Murdaugh held on 5/31/2023, Arraignment as to Richard Alexander Murdaugh (1) Count 1,2,3-7,8,9-22 held on 5/31/2023. AUSAs Emily Limehouse, Kathleen Stoughton, and Winston Holliday present for the government. Attorneys Jim Griffin, Dick Harpootlian, and Phillip Barber make a general appearance and are present with the defendant. Defendant enters not guilty plea. Court reviews FRCrP Rule 5 Disclosure and directs that a written copy be filed. Government moves for detention. Defendant waives detention hearing and remains detained. Court Reporter April Snipes, CS. (egra, ) (Entered: 05/31/2023) |
05/31/2023 | | Not Guilty PLEA ENTERED as to Richard Alexander Murdaugh (egra, ) (Entered: 05/31/2023) |
05/31/2023 | | ORDER OF DETENTION as to Richard Alexander Murdaugh. Signed by Magistrate Judge Molly H Cherry on 05/31/2023. (egra, ) (Entered: 05/31/2023) |
05/31/2023 | | FRCrP 5(f) DISCLOSURE ORDER as to Richard Alexander Murdaugh. Signed by Magistrate Judge Molly H Cherry on 05/31/2023. (egra, ) (Entered: 05/31/2023) |
05/31/2023 | | ORDER GOVERNING DISCOVERY as to Richard Alexander Murdaugh. Signed by Magistrate Judge Molly H Cherry on 05/31/2023. (egra, ) (Entered: 05/31/2023) |
05/31/2023 | | WAIVER of Rights Under Interstate Agreement on Detainers by Richard Alexander Murdaugh- (Limehouse, Emily) (Entered: 05/31/2023) |
05/31/2023 | | Warrant Returned Executed on 05/31/2023 in case as to Richard Alexander Murdaugh. (cwolf-USMS, ) (Entered: 05/31/2023) |
05/31/2023 | | NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Richard Alexander Murdaugh Arraignment held on May 31, 2023, before Judge Molly H. Cherry. Court Reporter/Transcriber D Bull, Telephone number/E-mail debra_bull@scd.uscourts.gov. Tape Number: 92. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Parties have 7 calendar days from the filing of the transcript to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. Redaction Request due 6/21/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/3/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/29/2023. (Bull, Debra) (Entered: 05/31/2023) |
06/01/2023 | | NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Richard A Harpootlian appearing for Richard Alexander Murdaugh (Harpootlian, Richard) (Entered: 06/01/2023) |
06/01/2023 | | NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Phillip Donald Barber appearing for Richard Alexander Murdaugh (Barber, Phillip) (Entered: 06/01/2023) |
06/05/2023 | | NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: James Mixon Griffin appearing for Richard Alexander Murdaugh (Griffin, James) (Entered: 06/05/2023) |
06/05/2023 | | NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Margaret Nicole Fox appearing for Richard Alexander Murdaugh (Fox, Margaret) (Entered: 06/05/2023) |
06/06/2023 | 31 | NOTICE OF HEARING as to Richard Alexander Murdaugh: Telephone Conference set for 6/23/2023 10:30 AM before Honorable Richard M Gergel. Court to send out dialing instructions.(cper, ) (Entered: 06/06/2023) |
06/23/2023 | 32 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Honorable Richard M Gergel: Telephone Conference as to Richard Alexander Murdaugh held on 6/23/2023. All parties are represented on the call. (cper, ) (Entered: 06/23/2023) |
06/23/2023 | 33 | TEXT ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Richard Alexander Murdaugh: The Court conducted a status conference with counsel on 6/23/23. The Court was informed that no discovery has yet been produced and that additional time is needed for defense counsel to address outstanding matters. Defendant moved for a continuance and the Government consented. The Court finds the ends of justice are served by a continuance and outweigh the interests of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial. The motion for a continuance is granted. Counsel are directed to file a joint status report in this matter on or before 7/31/23. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Entered at the direction of the Honorable Richard M. Gergel on 6/23/23.(cper, ) (Entered: 06/23/2023) |
07/18/2023 | | MOTION for Discovery by Richard Alexander Murdaugh. No proposed order(Harpootlian, Richard) (Entered: 07/18/2023) |
08/03/2023 | 35 | TEXT ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice as to Richard Alexander Murdaugh: The Court conducted a status conference in this matter on 8/3/23. Defendant requested a continuance of 45 days to allow time for defense counsel to receive and review outstanding discovery in this matter. The Government consents to the continuance. The Court finds that the ends of justice are served by a continuance and outweigh the interests of the public and the Defendant in a speedy trial. The defense motion for a continuance of 45 days is granted to provide defense counsel adequate time to obtain and review discovery and to prepare for the ultimate disposition of this matter. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Entered at the direction of the Honorable Richard M. Gergel on 8/3/23.(cper, ) (Entered: 08/03/2023) |
08/24/2023 | 36 | NOTICE OF HEARING as to Richard Alexander Murdaugh: Change of Plea Hearing set for 9/21/2023 10:00 AM in Hon. Sol Blatt, Jr., Courtroom, J. Waties Waring Judicial Cntr, 83 Meeting St, Charleston before Honorable Richard M Gergel. Courtroom 1 is reserved for overflow.(cper, ) (Entered: 08/24/2023) |
09/18/2023 | | PLEA AGREEMENT as to Richard Alexander Murdaugh (Limehouse, Emily) Modified on 9/21/2023 to replace with dated signature page.(cper, ). (Entered: 09/18/2023) |
09/21/2023 | 38 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Honorable Richard M Gergel: Change of Plea Hearing as to Richard Alexander Murdaugh held on 9/21/2023 Plea Agreement Accepted, Richard Alexander Murdaugh (1) Guilty Counts 1, 2, 3-7, 8 and 9-22. Court Reporter Lisa Smith. (cper, ) (Entered: 09/21/2023) |
09/21/2023 | | GUILTY PLEA ENTERED as to Richard Alexander Murdaugh (cper, ) (Entered: 09/21/2023) |
09/21/2023 | | MOTION for Forfeiture of Property by USA as to Richard Alexander Murdaugh. Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel(Sherard, Carrie) (Entered: 09/21/2023) |
09/22/2023 | | PRELIMINARY ORDER OF FORFEITURE granting 41 Motion for Forfeiture of Property as to Richard Alexander Murdaugh (1). Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 9/22/23.(cper, ) (Entered: 09/22/2023) |
09/25/2023 | | MOTION for Immediate Seizure of Defendant's Assets by Richard Alexander Murdaugh. No proposed order (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Transcript Excerpt from May 3, 2023 hearing, Beach v. Parker)(Barber, Phillip) (Entered: 09/25/2023) |
09/26/2023 | | Letter as to Richard Alexander Murdaugh in re: Defendant's Motion for Immediate Seizure of Defendant's Assets (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - P. Barber Email to the Court, # 2 Exhibit B - E. Limehouse Email to the Court, # 3 Exhibit C - Beach v. Murdaugh Order, dated Sep 19, 2023)(Barber, Phillip) (Entered: 09/26/2023) |