Judge Throws Out Murdaugh's Lawsuit Against Former Court Clerk

A federal judge dismissed Alex Murdaugh's lawsuit seeking $600,000 in legal fees from Becky Hill, the former court clerk accused of misconduct during his murder trial. The judge found no causal link between Hill's actions and Murdaugh's defense costs, noting she did not bring the charges against him. Murdaugh faces a retrial in April 2026 after South Carolina's Supreme Court overturned his convictions.