# alex murdaugh attorney

Alex Murdaugh accused of arranging own shooting in $10M life insurance scheme » The scheme was an "attempt on his part to do something to protect his child," Murdaugh's attorney, Richard Harpootlian, told NBC's "TODAY" show on Wednesday. Nbcnews.com

Family of dead Murdaugh housekeeper recovers $4.3M allegedly stolen by disgraced lawyer » The children of the housekeeper that mysteriously died at the home of disgraced South Carolina legal scion Alex Murdaugh have recovered $4.3 million that he allegedly pilfered from them. Nypost.com

Behind Alex Murdaugh's "fall from grace": Drug addiction fueled by opioid epidemic » Attorneys for Murdaugh have said the "vast majority" of misappropriated funds were used to buy opioids, part of a multipronged case that has spawned more criminal investigations. Nbcnews.com

Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh sentenced to another 27 years for financial crimes » Disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh has been sentenced for stealing $12 million from his clients and family law firm, in addition to the life sentence he is serving for the murders of his wife and son. Cbsnews.com

Judge denies Alex Murdaugh’s attempt to rescind confession, attorney says » The attorneys representing the family of Alex Murdaugh’s former housekeeper, Gloria Satterfield, said a judge recently denied Alex Murdaugh’s motion to rescind confessions he made regarding details surrounding Satterfield’s 2018 death. Wtoc.com

Banker for Alex Murdaugh convicted for scheme to steal money from clients' legal settlements » A banker charged with helping disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh take money from the legal settlements of clients has been found guilty of wire and bank fraud charges in South Carolina. Cbsnews.com

How Paul Murdaugh testified "from the grave" to help convict his father » Prosecutor in the Murdaugh case tells "48 Hours" Paul's cell phone video was him "leaving something behind that lets you know what happened to him." Cbsnews.com

Opioid addiction caused Alex Murdaugh to hatch roadside shooting plot, attorney says » The attorney for South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh says Murdaugh was under the influence of opioids and suffering depression when he hired a man to kill him so his son could collect on an insurance policy. Today.com

South Carolina murder mystery deepens with body to be exhumed » The sprawling saga of prominent local family took an important step this week – what next for Alex Murdaugh? Theguardian.com

Ex-Dairy Queen Manager Faces More Charges in Employee's Suicide » A former Dairy Queen manager in Missouri accused of driving a teenage employee to suicide with her bullying now faces additional charges in the boy's death People.com