South Carolina court official resigns as state probes allegations of tampering with Murdaugh jury

WALTERBORO, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina court official under investigation amid allegations of tampering with the jury in the Alex Murdaugh trial is resigning. Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill said Monday that her resignation was effective immediately. She said serving as clerk was an honor, citing the office’s management of the high-profile Murdaugh trial last year. Hill also mentioned her grandchildren as the deciding factor to resign. Murdaugh’s lawyers had sought another trial in the killings of his wife and son, citing allegations that the court clerk improperly influenced the jury. No charges have been filed against her, and Hill denied the allegations. A judge denied Murdaugh’s appeal, citing jurors’ testimony that their decision wasn’t influenced by any comments.