Disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh to testify in his own defense in double murder trial; watch live video
Disbarred attorney Richard"Alex" Murdaugh told a South Carolina judge Thursday he will testify in his own defense in theMurdaugh, 54, is charged with murder in connection with the 2021 fatal shootings of 52-year-old Maggie Murdaugh and 22-year-old Paul Murdaugh. He has pleaded not guilty.
Defense attorney Jim Griffin asked Judge Clifton Newman Wednesday if Murdaugh would be able to use his Fifth Amendment rights against incriminating himself in the nearly 100 other allegations he faces including stealing from clients, money laundering, tax evasion and insurance fraud. Newman said prosecutors generally get wide latitude in cross examination.
"I didn't shoot my wife or my son any time, ever," he said under questioning by his attorney. "I would never intentionally do anything to hurt either one of them. Ever. Ever." Murdaugh, appearing at times emotional and at a loss for words, told defense attorney Jim Griffin that he lied to SLED agents about his whereabouts the night of the murders because of his distrust for the agency and paranoia induced by drug addiction. Murdaugh was treated after the murders for oxycodone dependence.
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