40-year federal appeal for Alex Murdaugh, convicted of 22 financial crimes, set for Nov. 1, 2024.

40-year federal appeal for Alex Murdaugh, convicted for 22 financial crimes, set for Nov. 1, 2024. His lawyers argue the sentence violates his Eighth Amendment rights, stating it would effectively serve as a life sentence for the 55-year-old. They also point out that even with the 85% requirement, he would still serve 34 years, exceeding his 24-year life expectancy. Murdaugh is already serving two life sentences for his wife and son's murders.

July 31, 2024
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