
A South Carolina judge has chosen a new location for Alex Murdaugh's retrial on charges alleging he killed his wife and son.
The retrial will take place 80 miles from the original trial site, as Judge Debra McCaslin ruled that Murdaugh cannot receive a fair trial in Colleton County.
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Left-leaning publications provided minimal initial coverage on "Judge picks new location for Alex Murdaugh's double", dedicating fewer reporting resources to early investigative filings.
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