verdict
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In their bid to overturn his conviction, Murdaugh's lawyers had argued that Hill tampered with the jury, telling them not to trust his testimony and to speed up the verdict.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
In throwing out the guilty verdict, the state supreme court found that jury deliberations were fatally flawed by improper remarks by Becky Hill, then the Colleton County clerk of court.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
An advisory jury is expected to reach a verdict on any actual wrongdoing by the week of May 18.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
Key moments of hearings including the opening, verdict, and sentencing are due to be filmed and broadcast on a dedicated website.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
A verdict of guilty in a capital case required a complete proof of guilt, for example the testimony of two witnesses who had seen the crime occur, or a confession.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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Twelve Angry Men
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