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How Buster Murdaugh’s Lawsuit May Be the Key to Solving a Murder Mystery

June 22, 2024

Juror Admits Her Guilty Verdict Was Influenced by Murdaugh Trial Clerk

January 29, 2024

Will Convicted Killer Alex Murdaugh Win His Freedom at This Hearing?

January 26, 2024

Mad Cobra facing minimum 25 years if convicted

July 28, 2023

Here is how criminal sentence reductions work in South Carolina

May 12, 2023

Alex Murdaugh murder only took a year to get to get to trial

February 20, 2023

Sexual coercion charges dropped against former Richland County recreation director

December 28, 2021

Controversial former Richland recreation director acquitted of sexual misconduct charge

November 5, 2021

Former Richland County recreation director acquitted on attempted sexual misconduct charge

November 4, 2021

SC assistant solicitor was disbarred, fired after lying to former private practice clients

October 11, 2020

The Advantages of Working as a Solo with A Big Firm Behind ft. Dayne Phillips

November 22, 2018

Direct Examination: Podcast Looks at the Lighter Side of Law

October 31, 2018

Lawyers Could Issue Criminal Subpoenas Under Proposal

April 11, 2018

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Ledger’s legal analyst now associated with Price Benowitz LLP

January 19, 2018

Lies Led to Wrongful Conviction, SC Court Says. 19-year Veteran Cop Loses his Badge

September 19, 2017

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Sheriff Koon requests SLED lead death investigation near South Congaree because of potential conflict of interest

March 14, 2017

Law Makers Mull Big Changes to Public Records Laws

February 27, 2017

Instruction on Victim Testimony Unconstitutional

May 17, 2016

Knock, Knock, Block

July 14, 2014

Man Serving Life for Killing Pizza Delivery Driver to Get New Trial

November 15, 2014

Little Debbie Ruling Not So Sweet for State

November 14, 2014

Woman’s Bravery, High Technology Lead to Accused Home Invader’s Arrest

May 7, 2014

Man Convicted on Girlfriend’s Testimony Gets Retrial

May 13, 2013

Supreme Court Hears Appeal from Apartment Shooting

May 23, 2012

SC Supreme Court to Consider Appeal of Life Sentence for Bluffton Shooter

May 20, 2012.

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