Don’t force former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh to wear shackles in court, defense asks in new motion | app

By Judy J. Beasley Last updated Dec 2, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC — Attorneys for Alex Murdaugh have filed a motion asking the court not to shackle the accused double murderer in upcoming court proceedings.

The motion, filed this week in Colleton County Court, asks that Murdaugh not be shackled during any court proceedings where news media are present with video cameras.

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