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Alex Murdaugh returns to court as defense argues for retrial move after clerk scandal poisoned jury pool
Alex Murdaugh is set to return to court for a procedural hearing related to his potential retrial after his murder convictions were overturned due to misconduct by a clerk of court. His defense argues for a venue change, claiming the case's notoriety and prior legal issues prevent a fair retrial.
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