Why The SC Supreme Court Overturned Alex Murdaugh’s Conviction. | Case Brief

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/aBJJaSNLrg0  Following the May 13, 2026, unanimous decision by the South Carolina Supreme Court to overturn Alex Murdaugh’s double murder conviction due to improper jury influence by former clerk of court Rebecca "Becky" Hill, the legal battle has intensified with both a pending retrial and a new federal civil rights lawsuit. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced on May 18, 2026, that his office will "aggressively seek to retry" Murdaugh and that all legal options, including the death penalty, are currently being considered. Simultaneously, Murdaugh’s defense team filed a lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging that Hill’s actions deprived Murdaugh of his constitutional right to a fair trial for her own personal financial gain, seeking at least $600,000 in compensatory damages to cover the costs of the original defense. While the defense remains optimistic about a future acquittal and intends to explore unexamined evidence—such as unknown male DNA found under Maggie Murdaugh’s fingernails—they have clarified that a retrial is unlikely to occur before the end of 2025. RESOURCES Alex Murdaugh Trial - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gK8GOeWkGfi7acMnT-D0zaw Karen Read Civil Lawsuits - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKVEoBmOhzUprvqi3-_6JoZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get 40% off your first Hungryroot box plus a free item in every box for life at https://hungryroot.com/LAWNERD with code LAWNERD. For a limited time, Honeylove is offering up to 50% off sitewide during their Memorial Day sale at https://honeylove.com/LAWNERD #ad In this episode of the Emily Show, we get into the latest in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie. The discussion covers significant developments such as the Pima County Board of Supervisors referring Sheriff Chris Nanos for a perjury investigation and reports of his friction with federal investigators. Additionally, the episode provides scheduling updates for the Singer David murder case, which involves over 10 terabytes of digital discovery, and covers the recent overturning of Alec Murdaugh's murder conviction due to the actions of a former clerk of court. Other topics include the sentencing of Brendan Banfield on June 5th, pending financial and civil matters for the recently convicted Kouri Richins, and the court's refusal of additional briefing in a case involving Blake Lively.  RESOURCES LA Magazine - https://lamag.com/crimeinla/d4vd-winks-at-blair-berk-as-judge-pushes-murder-preliminary-hearing-to-june-29/  AZ Central Article 1 - https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2026/05/12/pima-county-sheriff-chris-nanos-faces-board-scrutiny/90002443007/  AZ Central Article 2 - https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2026/05/12/pima-county-official-says-sheriff-nanos-scolded-her-heres-why/90029008007/  KOLD Article - https://www.kold.com/2026/05/12/pima-county-sheriff-nanos-gives-update-nancy-guthrie-investigation/  People Article - https://people.com/sheriff-nanos-recounts-nancy-guthrie-criminal-investigation-11974263  Alex Murdaugh's Conviction Overturned - https://youtu.be/OJsFepBhw5E d4vd Preliminary Hearing Memo - https://youtu.be/XnOP9hfjFpU Donna Adelson Case - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gL0_OPy2AliqyEjGcI8QzBu Bryan Kohberger Case - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKASBczV3CsUx-t5oRAK0ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/OJsFepBhw5E  The South Carolina Supreme Court has officially overturned the murder convictions of Richard Alexander "Alex" Murdaugh and ordered a new trial. This decision stems from findings of egregious jury tampering by Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca Hill during the 2023 trial. Despite this reversal, Murdaugh remains in prison serving a 40-year federal sentence and a 27-year state sentence for financial crimes. Stay informed on the latest developments in the Murdaugh case and other major legal battles. RESOURCES Murdaugh Trial - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gK8GOeWkGfi7acMnT-D0zaw Courthouse Becky Testimony - https://youtu.be/vnUX0njyq4I Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Use code emily at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/emily  Thanks to Incogni for sponsoring this video. Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/BIAxKY5M8I8  In this Case Brief, we head to court for the final sentencing hearing of Kouri Richins, who was convicted of the aggravated murder of her husband, Eric Richins. Facing two potential options—25 years to life or life in prison without the possibility of parole—the judge hears powerful and emotional impact statements from those closest to the case. RESOURCES Kouri Richins Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gIKTiEBENmlYTBxjH_fbLUO  Murdaugh Trial - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gK8GOeWkGfi7acMnT-D0zaw Kouri Richins Sentencing Memo - https://youtu.be/-tjr1-GhvP8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Use code emily at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/emily  Thanks to Incogni for sponsoring this video. Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/-tjr1-GhvP8  The sentencing for Kouri Richins is on May 13, 2026 at 9amMT and the prosecution has released a scathing sentencing memorandum detailing why they are seeking life in prison without the possibility of parole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get 15% off OneSkin with the code LAWNERD at https://www.oneskin.co/lawnerd #oneskinpod #ad For 50% off your order, head to https://DailyLook.com and use code LAWNERD. In this episode of the Emily Show, we break down the surprising developments in the Blake Lively vs. Wayfarer settlement. While trial was set to begin today, May 11, 2026, new filings reveal that this case is far from over. From staggering legal fees to a high-stakes battle over a newer California statute, Emily analyzes what these legal maneuvers mean for both parties and why the lack of an NDA is the most shocking detail of all. RESOURCES Lively Baldoni Settlement? - https://youtu.be/E-WwwaHxSNM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/TZcwvptBlhE  In this  Case Brief, we look at the massive data breach at Instructure, the parent company of the Canvas learning management platform, has sent shockwaves through the educational world. Affecting an estimated 9,000 schools and over 275 million individuals—including students, teachers, and staff—this cyberattack by the group ShinyHunters has disrupted finals week for thousands of users worldwide. RESOURCES Canvas Hack Article - https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2026/05/08/canvas-back-online-cyberattack-data-breach/89991038007/ Reuters Article - https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/schools-reach-out-hackers-canvas-breach-hits-us-classrooms-source-says-2026-05-08/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/lawnerd  Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/TZcwvptBlhE  This Case Brief covers two recent discovery hearings held on May 5th and May 7th in the Karen Read civil wrongful death case. The footage captures a frustrated judge pushing for progress in a litigation that has 22 lawyers across multiple parties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/lawnerd  Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/2o9gYYmxh88  In this Case Brief, we talk about the recent legal developments in the Bryan Kohberger case in Idaho, focusing on a public dispute between the defense team and one of their own experts, as well as an ongoing investigation into a major evidence leak. Lead defense attorney Anne Taylor issued a scathing statement against Brent Turvey, a forensic scientist hired by the defense. The defense alleges that Turvey violated a crystal-clear confidentiality agreement signed on October 30, 2024, by speaking publicly about the case in interviews and a new book. RESOURCES Bryan Kohberger Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKASBczV3CsUx-t5oRAK0ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/I44anKyh9Wk  The legal battle surrounding the film It Ends With Us has reached a major turning point. In this video, we break down the joint settlement statement regarding the conflict between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. While the public drama may be coming to a close, the legal nuances behind this settlement is not over until Lively files a dismissal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices