GUILTY SC - Paul Murdaugh & mom Margaret Found Shot To Death 7 June 2021 - Alex Murdaugh sentenced - Islandton #44 *appeal 2026*

[Smelly Squirrel]

It's unknown how long the appeal decision will take.

https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/11/us/alex-murdaugh-murder-appeal

The justices are now tasked with deciding whether to uphold the murder conviction, remand the case for further proceedings, or overturn it and order a new trial. There is no deadline for their written ruling.

There actually is a law which sets a deadline, but it's been long ignored.

Is S.C. Supreme Court Following Law on Making Timely Decisions?

According to state law, justices on the South Carolina Supreme Court have 60 days to file their decisions from the time a term ends after hearing a case. But ask

www.postandcourier.com

According to state law, justices on the South Carolina Supreme Court have 60 days to file their decisions from the time a term ends after hearing a case. But ask any lawyer who’s had a case before the High Court if the turn-of-the-century law is always followed, and they’ll likely laugh in your face.

But it's likely to take a few months.

https://www.wsav.com/news/local-news/south-carolina-news/alex-murdaughs-legal-team-appeals-conviction-before-sc-supreme-court/

We could expect a decision in the next 60 to 90 days on whether Murdaugh can get a new trial.

 

[kaen]

I am going to appreciate the guilty flag on this thread each and every day it lasts. Sadly, I expect the verdict will be overturned.

 

[MissPie]

I am going to appreciate the guilty flag on this thread each and every day it lasts. Sadly, I expect the verdict will be overturned.

After listening to the judges and their questioning of the prosecution versus the defense, I am also expecting an overturned verdict. It seemed very slanted toward the defense, IMO. I’m glad that at least he’s got the financial crimes to keep him in prison, even if they have to retry him on his murders. Doggone Becky Hill….

 

[Weki]

The things the judges said/asked that are concerning:

Becky Hill is a liar, and a rogue clerk of court

The defendant is entitled to 12 impartial jurors not 11

If this trial had been a day long would we be justified in overturning it with these facts? (Implying that Creighton was arguing that because this was a long trial and everyone worked so hard they should overlook improper influencing of the jury)

They asked Creighton if Becky Hill’s conduct was IMPROPER - Creighton said yes

 

[ch_13]

It’s interesting that juror z said she felt pressured by other jurors. I see her feeling emboldened to nurse her grievances by the defense overtures. Someone who is a follower by nature sort of being empowered to complain about the leaders. But who didn’t have the assertiveness to speak her mind or who may have been ambivalent. And now she gets to feel important and assertive by doing this. Just speculation on my part but her answers really aggravated me.

Juror Z was a bit of a mess. I don't like to criticize jurors who are just doing their civic duty, but listening to the interview she gave afterwards, she just was unable to articulate a single thought. The long pauses and gobbledy-gook responses are just painful.

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