Topic - Clifton Newman

The trial judge, Clifton Newman, said that the jury was entitled to consider whether Murdaugh’s “apparent desperation” and “dire financial situation” resulted in the killings of his family and that he didn’t think the financial crime evidence alone would persuade the jury to convict Murdaugh of murder.

Alex Murdaugh murder appeal: Lawyers cite biased clerk, prejudicial evidence →

Judge Clifton Newman stated that the ghosts of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh would visit their convicted killer at night for the rest of his natural life.

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