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Alex Murdaugh’s convictions for murder of wife and son overturned

In a unanimous ruling, the South Carolina Supreme Court found former court clerk Becky Hill improperly influenced jurors during the trial. Prosecutors say they plan to retry the case. NBC News’ Laura Jarrett reports.

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Alex Murdaugh’s convictions for murder of wife and son overturnedIn a unanimous ruling, the South Carolina Supreme Court found former court clerk Becky Hill improperly influenced jurors during the trial. Prosecutors say they plan to retry the case. NBC News’ Laura Jarrett reports.
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