Alex Murdaugh's retrial moved to a different county
Alex Murdaugh is facing a new murder trial after his original convictions were overturned. His lawyers want the case dismissed, arguing the grand jury heard false testimony, and they also want the trial moved to a different county to find jurors who haven't been influenced by earlier coverage.
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National story. 42 articles from 24 sources. Updated Aug 16, 2026.
Part of Alex Murdaugh's murder trial, its overturned verdict and his coming retrial
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4 sourcesAlex Murdaugh granted change of venue for murder retrial, past testimony allowed
Judge rules Alex Murdaugh's retrial will have a change of venue, but no location set
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South Carolina judge grants Alex Murdaugh change of venue for murder retrial
The story so far
3 developments- Aug 10Alex Murdaugh Asks Judge To Dismiss Murder Charges, Move Retrial
- Aug 14Alex Murdaugh in court for status hearing: retrial location discussed
- Aug 14South Carolina judge grants Alex Murdaugh change of venue for murder retrial
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Quiet for 63 daysLast development · Aug 14 — South Carolina judge grants Alex Murdaugh change of venue for murder retrial