SC - Paul Murdaugh & mom Margaret Found Shot To Death - Alex Murdaugh Accused - Islandton #20

[Cindizzi]

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[Wallendo]

I am just saying that is happened before.

The case you referenced was in Hampton, Virginia and occurred during jury selection. The basis of that case was the the potential jury members may have seen the defendant in hand-cuffs. The mistrial was an indirect result of the bomb threat.

 

[Chelly]

Just now getting to check in.
Was someone after the judge or was this a threat towards Alex???
Or a fake threat?

There are people who undoubtedly want a mistrial.
MOO

 

[clearskies1]

That says it was because jurors saw the defendant in handcuffs during the threat.

I think the OP was just sharing info in which a bomb threat led to a mistrial. The OP did not say that the facts matched AM's case. Thank you @detectivewannab for posting that link!

 

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[Edvis]

There are so many weirdos and nutcases that come from places far and wide to insert themselves into high profile cases/events anymore, that it is hard to say whether the person who threatened is in any way related to the case or not until LE actually traces the call back to its source.

Agreed, too many minds out there that make us keep an eye open at night at times. Situational awareness has been my best bud for many moons and imprint that on my better half everytime she go's about her day.

 

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[Seattle1]

Not that I disagree with anything you wrote about PMPED, I'm sure this whole ordeal has weighed on them terribly.

But I'm assuming it was the firm's malpractice insurance that compensated AM's victims, right? The partners didn't have to reach into their own pockets to pay back the money.

Malpractice would cover the initial settlements hijacked and stolen by AM but not any additional resultant punitive damages and fees due clients. These amounts were likely paid out of the pockets of the partners.

 

[Chelly]

Fits News is reporting that the bomb threat said the bomb was in the judge's chambers. But still no word whether there is a real bomb anywhere.

Sounds like misinformation. Security is tight. How could anyone get into judge's chambers?

 

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[detectivewannab]

I think about how many lives have been changed due to this 10 year story and it keeps going. All police officers that seen the crimes sceen, close friends, & then the jury.

 

[Walela]

There are people who undoubtedly want a mistrial.
MOO

IMO he will be tried again if there is mistrial. If intimidation is the goal, it's either toward the jury to bring back a not guilty verdict or toward the judge to step down so another judge more AM 'friendly' could be appointed. jmo

 

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[Katrinepa]

At Closing Arguments Lawyers can say whatever they want to persuade Jurors. Does not have to be facts per se.

IMO if they declare a mistrial, make the hearing private or postpone the hearing too long that will lead to more bomb threats in the future. I pray the jury won't say that they are intimidated by this. This is not good.

Jury should have Protection IMPOV.

 

[Gardenista]

Ok, all us die hard trial watchers…have you ever seen a trial as bizarre as this, now the latest a bomb threat?

Remember in the Darrell Brooks trial we had some kind of a threat and evacuation as well. Even though it was just a couple of months ago, I can't remember the details.

 

[Betty P]

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[clearskies1]

Sounds like misinformation. Security is tight. How could anyone get into judge's chambers?

Other media are reporting the same thing -- the bomb threat said the bomb was in the judge's chambers. It's a bomb threat, not an actual bomb.