Clerk of Court Faces Charges in Murdaugh Case: Perjury and Obstruction Allegations

Colleton County Clerk Becky Hill faces perjury and obstruction of justice charges following Alex Murdaugh's conviction. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating allegations of improper contact with jurors. Judge Jean Toal presided over the hearing and aggressively questioned Hill about sealed crime scene images that were made public during the trial. Hill denies any wrongdoing. The investigation is ongoing, and the outcome will impact Murdaugh's motion for a new trial. "I did not have a conversation with any juror about anything related to this case," Hill stated during her testimony. The case highlights the importance of maintaining the integrity of the judicial process.