A South Carolina judge has sharply criticized both the prosecution and defense in Alex Murdaugh’s high-profile double-murder retrial, declaring she will not tolerate proceedings turning into a spectacle. During a contentious hearing, she granted the defense’s request for additional DNA testing while denying their broader appeal for ballistic evidence. The ruling underscores the legal tensions surrounding key forensic disputes in the case. Legal observers are watching closely as both sides prepare for the next phase of testimony.
LEXINGTON, SC — The judge overseeing Alex Murdaugh’s double-murder retrial rebuked both sides Friday over their bitter evidence fights, warning she “will not allow these proceedings to become a circus.” During the tense hearing, Judge Debra McCaslin handed the defense a win on their DNA testing request but rejected its broader request for ballistic data. ...
