LIVE: Alex Murdaugh Financial Crimes Sentencing

Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh faces sentencing on Tuesday after pleading guilty to dozens of financial crimes spanning several counties in a global plea deal reached two weeks before his first trial was set to begin.
Murdaugh is currently serving two life sentences for the murders of his wife and son, but is appealing his conviction in the case. The plea agreement with prosecutors would have him serve 27 years in prison, but must be approved by Judge Clifton Newman.
TRIAL NOTES
00:00:00 Live shots of gallery in South Carolina
00:38:58 Judge Newman takes the bench
00:39:32 Alex Murdaugh Enters
00:40:13 Creighton Waters Address the Court
02:27:53 Victim Impact Statements
02:28:29 Victim Impact #1 - Eric Bland, Satterfield Attorney
02:47:27 Victim Impact #2 - Ronald L Richter Jr, Satterfield Attorney
02:50:31 Victim Impact #3 - Tony Satterfield, Gloria Satterfield Son
02:52:14 Victim Impact #4 - Ginger Hadwin, Gloria Satterfield’s Sister
02:56:05 Victim Impact #5 - Justin Bamberg, Attorney for the Pickney Family
03:05:43 Victim Impact #6 - Pamela Pinckney, Hakeem's Mother and Natasha Thomas' Aunt
03:07:16 Victim Impact #7 - Mark Tinsley, Badger Family Attorney
03:10:35 Victim Impact #8 - Jordan Jinks
03:30:03 Alex Murdaugh’s Statement
04:21:06 Lunch Break
05:14:25 Victim Impact #9 - Blondell Gary’s Daughter
05:16:20 Creighton Waters Closing Argument
05:18:14 Judge Newman Delivers Sentencing to Alex Murdaugh
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00:00:00 Live shots of gallery in South Carolina 00:38:58 Judge Newman takes the bench 00:39:32 Alex Murdaugh Enters 00:40:13 Creighton Waters Address the Court 02:27:53 Victim Impact Statements 02:28:29 Victim Impact #1 - Eric Bland, Satterfield Attorney 02:47:27 Victim Impact #2 - Ronald L Richter Jr, Satterfield Attorney 02:50:31 Victim Impact #3 - Tony Satterfield, Gloria Satterfield Son 02:52:14 Victim Impact #4 - Ginger Hadwin, Gloria Satterfield’s Sister 02:56:05 Victim Impact #5 - Justin Bamberg, Attorney for the Pickney Family 03:05:43 Victim Impact #6 - Pamela Pinckney, Hakeem's Mother and Natasha Thomas' Aunt 03:07:16 Victim Impact #7 - Mark Tinsley, Badger Family Attorney 03:10:35 Victim Impact #8 - Jordan Jinks 03:30:03 Alex Murdaugh’s Statement 04:21:06 Lunch Break 05:14:25 Victim Impact #9 - Blondell Gary’s Daughter 05:16:20 Creighton Waters Closing Argument 05:18:14 Judge Newman Delivers Sentencing to Alex Murdaugh MORE HERE: www.courttv.com/news/alex-murdaugh-pleads-guilty-to-financial-crimes-in-plea-deal/?

[@bmyra]

Thank you!

[@Ena48145]

You are amazing!! Thank you!!

[@Sir_Jake15]

Thanks alot. Appreciate it!

[@mikedavid5103]

Are you bored? lol sorry and thanks man

[@danagray-2222]

Thank You!

[@christinareihill]

Thank you Judge Newman , for showing the world ( I'm in Dublin, Ireland) what truth and justice, truly means.

[@EllisInWonderland.]

Well said!

[@michellebarrassjones9653]

Happy & healthy retirement judge Newman.. we need more judges like you.. I wish every happiness ❤

[@DanaDangelo88]

He still needs to get charged for Gloria’s death

[@johnqpublic5350]

Yes I believe he was involved. No doubt.

[@DietMountainDew_]

Who hurt her? Maggie? Alex? Paul?

[@WatercolorMama2345]

I still am convinced that he had something to do with Georgia Satterfield’s death.

[@pmitchell6819]

I think her first name was Gloria…not positive but am sure not Georgia….though easy to confuse as very close names to each other. What do I know…I just walked into kitchen and had no idea why I was in there….🤫🤐🥴😎

[@donnaferrinsloan]

Me too. (Gloria Satterfield)

[@no-sway3709]

Gloria. She died on his property and they used it for insurance proceeds then stole that money. The story doesn't add up and Maggie sounded more annoyed than concerned on the 911 call. Zero mention of dogs and zero dogs barking on the 911 call. Body never went to the coroner's office. Death certificate manner of death: "natural"

[@Jimmyjohnson1985]

Me too (Gloria)

[@jenniferb2864]

I think that H Pinkney’s death was at a very opportune time for Alex Just when he turned 18 I think, and would have been due his settlement money

[@CrimeAuditors]

Hollow words from the convicted criminal. He is not genuine at all!

[@gwennk4962]

Hollow words that went on and on. So sorry for the victims of his crimes.

[@pmitchell6819]

@@gwennk4962 he wanted them to understand how much he truly cared about each of them!!!!! Biggest, foulest smell of BS! I hope we never have to hear his voice again.

[@grandmaof4811]

The only remorse he feels is that he got caught. He is disgusting. The people he stole from, lied to while he lived the good life on their money are amazingly strong. They suffered penniless as they were already victims from tragedies. I pray they finally find peace!

[@KathleenHelms-nq1vk]

If he didn't kill his wife and son, he would probably still be stealing from people.

[@mzuribeauty4287]

He is sad that he wont have his hands in their pockets!

[@brooklynrules6117]

I can’t believe how they let Alex going on and on. I’d like to thank The Academy…..

[@gwennk4962]

Me too.

[@charrielyn1231]

😂😂

[@samanthalake5011]

NO REAL EMOTION WHATSOEVER. MONSTER. 👿

[@dreamingrightnow1174]

Only a psychopath can think a person can steal from people who trusted them, and then say: "I cared about you, and I still care about you." The truth is, Alex needs to win people over. He longs for the days when he could say he loved people, while his hand was in their pocket.. Or his hand was on the trigger of an assault rifle. He wants to believe he can still pull the wool over the eyes of others, but he's the only one left who falls for it.

[@judystringham6688]

Don't forget his greedy lawyers that poot is shady as hell

[@joanfels6641]

I so wish that medical experts had been brought in to explain whether he could actually have taken the amount of medication he claims he took .

[@Jessica86871]

I'm telling you it's very possible. My dad has a huge problem with opiates. He would go thru an entire prescription of oxy30s 90 per month in a few days. On top of various other opiates he would get plus benzos. It's very possible when people build a tolerance. I was shocked too by it because it did seem like alot, then I remembered my own experience and realized it's totally possible for that to be true

[@christinareihill]

Medics know less than addicts, on this question and none , who've shared about their addictions believe his claims , in terms of the quantities etc .....

[@rosiew777]

They did in the trial it was brought up

[@SusanH578]

He was gambling that money away! It wasn’t drugs!

[@HandbagDiva]

⁠@@Jessica86871That’s 900 milligrams a day if he was taking 30, 30mg tabs a day. Alex is claiming he took over 2000mg a day. He would not be able to function & would have OD’d at some point. There’s no way he spent all that money on drugs.

[@lindafeldman8587]

Why have there been so many smiles on MurdaUGH'S face? He couldn't care less about any of these lovely people.

[@arcbusiness]

My respects to the Judge.

[@michellemuscat6627]

Wishing you all the Very Best Judge Newman, you are amazing!

[@ash34005]

That tells you right there, judge would have given him death for the murders if it had been on the table, and this man is opposed to capital punishment. That’s what kind of heartless, evil person Murdaugh is.

[@onemanstrash8233]

Yes… when the judge made his final analysis of Alec, he was right on point. He said he saw him a few months after his wife and son were murdered “partying.” I caught that and realized what he meant. Alec is soulless in my opinion…

[@ash34005]

@@onemanstrash8233 yep! He’s only sorry he got caught!

[@onemanstrash8233]

@@ash34005 And didn’t you just love his speech about how much he loved and cared for all those that he “stole from?” I can’t remember the name of the black gentleman that was his friend for years but he only wants him to come and visit him hoping he will put money on his commissary. That is all he cares about now. Alec was on a phone call with his Sister in law asking her to put money on another inmate’s commissary (clearly breaking the law) so he can get more than he is allowed weekly. He is breaking the rules while he is in jail… for breaking the law! It makes me sick how he thinks rules and laws are for others… not him!!!’

[@ash34005]

@@onemanstrash8233 right! There were times in his “sorry speech” that he didn’t even know what he was saying anymore. Even his lawyer said it lasted longer than he expected! The lady who spoke to him at the end said everything but you better get yourself right with Jesus because you’re going to hell. Those poor people!

[@gigis6790]

@@onemanstrash8233 I know- his brothers and their wives are in on it too! They are a shameless family 🙄

[@rosiew777]

His whole demeanour when Mr Water speaks is so telling. He’s an out & out Narcissist and a murderer

[@onemanstrash8233]

It’s hysterical to think that Alec will spend one minute feeling bad about anything he did. That man is pure evil, he has NO SOUL! in my opinion.

[@colettemiller2677]

He is talking to his attorney on purpose because he hates Creighton Waters for exposing him and he does not want to listen to him. Just shows what a monster he is. Disgusting! 3:17:51

[@ladybird7610]

Totally agree. He still tries to control matters…. And it is so frustrating. Horrendous behaviour

[@colettemiller2677]

@@ladybird7610 My sentiments exactly! He is so disgusting. I mean this man killed his wife and son. Who does that! A greedy demon is who! Hard to comprehend.

[@macb8309]

Narcissistic personality disorder.

[@dlh032766]

He is so incredibly disrespectful to Creighton and the other attorneys as well.

[@Locanorway]

Why can we judge? I just want to see that Bible verse that say we can be the judge.

[@rosiew777]

Judge Newman you were an absolutely pleasure to watch. Your grace & poise throughout this trial has been so powerful & beautiful to witness. I wish good blessings of abundance & peace to you on your retirement. I hope you enjoy relaxing days with your family & loved ones. God bless you. 💕✨🙏🏻👨🏽‍⚖️

[@rfowler1203]

Amen

[@fosterkittymama7576]

Where’s the MONEY??? If he’s so sorry, tell us where the money is

[@SusanH578]

He gambled it away

[@eshjane]

He spent it all or gave it to his son.

[@carlstewart6480]

He’s a demon but that judge is awesome

[@sms1466]

Amazing how this dog has never cried out that his wife and sons murderers are out there and someone needs to help me This is a very calculated individual that try’s to orchestrate what you need to believe not what you should believe

[@binanatha9301]

Your comment is an insult to dogs,hes a vulture that preyed on dead/disabled or injured

[@yolondahorn9233]

Why did they let him continue when he didnt have half as much to say to his victims

[@minimalist2036]

I was thinking the same thing! He could have said all that to his brothers, Buster, his nieces, etc from a prison visit or phone call. Why waste the court’s time with all that mumbo jumbo?? He just liked hearing himself talk and having all eyes and ears on him and dragged it out and talked real slow repeating himself over and over. Quite a performer he is!

[@gwennk4962]

Must have been hard to sit there and listen to him.

[@ladybird7610]

Nope, don’t believe him. He does not know sincerity. He is a liar

[@Sidebarbie]

Eric Bland is fire. Glad some of these families had him as their fierce advocate.

[@gigis6790]

He hasn't stopped scamming even behind bars! He has family to put the max amount of $60 a week on his canteen- then an additional $60 on any prisoner who doesn't have anyone to put money on theirs. He then gives that prisoner $15 and keeps the $45 for himself giving him $105 a week instead of the allowed $60. He does this regularly...can't NOT scam the system!!! I hope he and family get caught!

[@buffer0179]

I feel for each and every victim and their families involved in this.. and Mark Tinsley hit the nail on the head, Alec doesn’t lay awake at night grieving or caring about what he did.. he grieves for himself only.. you can see the hatred he has towards Mark.. Alec is soulless.

[@lisaeallen9693]

He is sorry that he got caught. He is good at telling these folks what he thinks they want to hear. I don’t buy it

[@gwennk4962]

My thoughts exactly. Funny how he thinks. Maybe he believes he is sorry but so what? Too late. Bye bye Alec.

[@charrielyn1231]

I don’t think they’re very fooled - their faces look like disbelievers

[@RachelD0708]

His "apology"...sure was alot of "me" and "I" and "my"!!! The man is cuffed in court, about to go away for the rest of his life, listening to his victims speak on how much he hurt them...and he's still going on and on about himself! *smdh*

[@dallasfan24]

My thoughts while listening to this exactly.

[@lindatn4377]

Justice for Maggie and her son!! And a list of others!

[@Ena48145]

Bless you Judge Newman. Judge Newman had to grieve the death of his own son during the murder trial of a man accused of killing his own son. I cannot even imagine what he has endured.

[@colettemiller2677]

Oh, my word, this guy is such a manipulator! When he gets up to speak for himself he plays the victim of I can't put my glasses on before he needs to put his glasses on! This guy is so annoying and so are his attorneys. 3:30:05

[@aroukapenn]

*EXACTLY!!!* He did *NOT* spend *ALL* that money on drugs. *NO EFFING WAY!* He got that money in some off shore account only to be resurfaced to his heirs long after he's gone. Only thing is he prematurely killed off one-half of his bloodline, and severely diminished this from ever happening!

[@tanyadaniel6704]

My favorite judge ❤

[@janetrathnau2645]

Alex is hearing firsthand from his victims the devastation he caused them, and yet... Alex won't tell where he's hiding their money. Won't give it back to them.

[@dfmullen1922]

You know my husband and I just realized that Alex 2 lawyers are getting paid with the stolen money that is owed to all the people Alex stole from. And if he is borrowing money from his brother and others shame on them. They are willing to help their brother pay attorney fees but not repay those he owes money to. Alex didn’t spend all that money and if he did I bet it is invested in land or something. I don’t understand why his attorneys support him, to me it makes them look bad. Alex doesn’t feel bad for anything he has done. Alex apologized to the people today but you could tell it was just words, Alex does feel anything.

[@gigis6790]

That is a good point-

[@cosmoplakat9549]

Mark Tinsley is right! Alex isn't remourseful. Alex wasn't addicted to pills or buying pills, and Alex has a lot of money hidden somewhere. No way did he take that many pills and maintain his life and career so well. No way!!

[@BEYandLucy01]

Alex is just blabbering to be in the spotlight and delay going back to his permanent home. What a disturbed man.

[@barbmurray8557]

Forgiving and praying for him shows that Dorothy did a superb job raising her family until her like was taken

[@jennydiver100]

Big question: where the hell did all this money go? They were living lavishly, but not that lavishly and we know drugs dont cost that much, so, where did it go?

[@daved3948]

Off shore probably, he still has legal paid representation some how🤔

[@inchrist-alone]

A lot of judges give their personal opinion before/after sentencing. Some are worse, rude and call names. Some are respectful too. Yes I believe some kind of way, he was involved in Satterfield and the young man found on the road.

[@anovemberstar]

He still has the audacity to say "I PROMISE you... " as he looks them right in the eyes. SMH.

[@laineelkin822]

Tinsley the Tiger was ignoring this BS. The audacity of this evil man. God help all the survivors and please reveal where the money is. ❤

[@Oregontrailblazin]

Thank you Judge Newman for your service Enjoy your retirement.

[@mkbrown3902]

Alex you should have said I'm sorry and sat down.

[@Issy585]

How Alex can even lift his head at all, baffles me. He should be forced to wear a mask so we don’t have to see his smug stealing and murdering face!

[@susanw7765]

I love this Judge! Thank you Judge Newman, congratulations and have a wonderful retirement!

[@HandbagDiva]

He’s incapable of feeling remorse “ caused me to be hurt, caused me to be to feel pain “ Me, Me, Me, Me 🙄

[@KaktusLady]

I’ve never seen so much 💩 fly with that fake af apology to the victims! May he rot behind bars. Now let Bigg Bubba & pals have the best time teaching AM lessons many times a day!

[@rosiew777]

The amount of faith these people have is so admirable and I hope to be as faithful and forgiving some day. I am in awe of their strength. I pray for them, their families, all of the victims attorneys and the states legal team, & honourable Judge Newman. May you all receive blessings of abundance and have a beautiful Christmas & New Year with your loved ones here & not here ✨🙏🏻💕🌄

[@baffingirl4648]

SC Attorney General badly needs to convene an investigation on ALL myriad of legal tentacles that were exposed during these AM trials and start putting forth legislation to close these illegal pathways known to the legal and financial predators!!

[@lisalaney1531]

Thank you Judge Newman 🎉

[@tillitrueheart971]

AM statement was a joke. He has no real capacity to truly take responsibility. The statements from the lawyers were right on! He is a sickening excuse for a human being. My heart goes out for the victims, or, as one lawyer stated, they were his 'prey.'

[@KathleenHelms-nq1vk]

He showed no remorse.

[@lucashawks5384]

The fact that Alex is smirking during parts of this sends a shiver down my spine

[@steelmagnolia348]

I still would love to read John Grisham’s take on this crap. What a novel it would make!

[@yolondahorn9233]

The craziest part of this is he is still paying lawyers and has money on his books but he doesn't have any money left. Sell everything he owned and take everything from his son as he did everybody. He acts like he is watching a child's game

[@orianjuarez3074]

A few weeks ago I heard that Alex's attorneys were still trying to get paid.

[@yolondahorn9233]

Now you know they are only helping because they know where the money is. They are the same kind of crook as Alex

[@PureAttitude]

3:18:45 That lawyer is exactly right! There is no way in hell Alex bought and consumed the amount of oxys he said. I know lots of people who became addicted to that opiate. 2 of whom are my daughters who passed away from an unintentional overdose. Another is my son in law, who also died of opioid overdose. Most of the friends I grew up with have also succumbed to their addiction. Lastly my ex-husband is addicted to that drug and takes it every day and has been doing so for 20 odd years. There by the grace of God go I. There is NO WAY Alec could have taken the amount of oxys he said he took nor spent that amount of money on it. He definitely has a nice sun of money (nest egg) tucked away for him and Buster. How many mg did he say he took of oxys per day and how much money did he say it cost him? Whatever it was it is absolute bullshit! Even though he said he took hundreds-thousands of mg a day that’s not correct cause he’d be dead! 1/80mg oxy might cost $10-$15 on the street. The most he could possibly take without overdosing is maybe 1200mg/day which would be at most a $300/day habit, probably much less if he’s buying in quantity. So I don’t know how he gets away with saying he spent all the millions of dollars that he stole from his clients plus his salary. Not buying it and if anyone else does, that’s just stupid! It is physically impossible! IMO he murdered his wife an son because they found his stash of pills (probably at dog kennel) and refused to give them back to him. That’s the only reason I can think of (in this particular situation) why he would murder his family. I say that because I have been around addicts my whole life and the only thing that would motivate them to kill is if they needed their drugs (oxy/opiate) and someone had them and was purposely withholding it from them. I believe that’s exactly the rage it took for Alex to murder his wife and son. Sorry, soo triggered and angry by this case!

[@jennydiver100]

You are absolutely right about the cost of drugs, there's no way...my question is, where did that money go???

[@onemanstrash8233]

I agree with you… consider that maybe they found out about his stealing or that he was involved in selling drugs and we’re threatening to tell.

[@onemanstrash8233]

3:56:03 QUESTION: if his father and grandfather were so upstanding how did his family have such a reputation that no one wanted to come forward.

[@SusanH578]

I think he was gambling with the money! He seems to like to bet on everything in jail from his phone calls & that really makes me think he was addicted to gambling! It makes a lot more sense than the entire “drug story” he puts out! I think he lost millions gambling on everything…horses, casinos, football & guys poker nights…..he’s a gambler!

[@HandbagDiva]

80mg sells for $80 but say he was taking 10 80mg a day ( I don’t know how ) that would be $800 a day $292,000 a year. He didn’t spend those millions on drugs.

[@jameesmith191]

If you finish with "I got caught" after every time he says "I'm sorry", it will make more sense.

[@kellislaughterback9060]

Before the recess when they stand he laughs. What on earth could he laugh about? What a crook!? People suffered and he took advantage of them!

[@justmytwobits]

Wow, I am getting really creeped out by him speaking. What he said to his victims after he took from them more money than anyone needed, and money that was theirs and they needed. Going down, ‘memory lane’, as he did, is disgusting. I do believe it is more about him thinking that they might think better of him…. Which is all about him.. and about how he wants people to think better of him. Total nonsense.. If he had a conscience that felt bad he would not spin his apology into a memory lane speech but instead admit that he is a disgusting person and deserves the worst of the maximum penalties/punishments. He cares about, “each and everyone of you”, so, so much that he stole umpteens amount of money from them so he can be big man on campus. Even him speaking about his pill use is disgusting because they played zero role in him being an unconscionable thief and murderer. He is going on as if he is giving his closing arguments in a case. Sick. Tears came to my eyes hearing the victim statements. His lying about “not” being at the kennels only to admit he was minutes before they were murdered, is 100% proof he killed his wife and son. If anyone believes he didn’t is not capable of rationale sense and common sense.

[@aroukapenn]

One thing for sure, and two thing for certain: *Banks are complicilty behind/involve in *EVERY SINGLE HIGH-PROFILE* money-making fraud, scheme or scandal that includes the requires exorbitant of money/millions in order to execute the fraud in a perpetual or revelving cycle. In other words, if the fraudster is using the bank in a so-called legitimate way, almost 99 percent of the time the vank is in on the scheme or at the cery least knows the scheme exist and is complicicit in perpetuatibg it!!!

[@rosewood3993]

A rotten human being. The wrong he did to everyone he crossed paths with, can never be repaid. Judgement day...

[@denisecarr4165]

And the Oscar for best actor goes the Alex Murdaugh

[@seangentilechildsupport8858]

for real. unbelievable. He loves being on stage.

[@lyndyloo675]

Woohooo. Go Judge Newman

[@anovemberstar]

3hrs 38 mins -when he's looking his victims in the eyes, telling them he feels for them just the same way he does his family - the family he murdered in cold blood - he sure is telling the truth

[@bbrd876]

I love this judge! He is so honorable, unlike the judge in the Delphi case!!

[@judypylant1570]

27 years that he will never serve or pay for all of this ..because he already has 2 life sentences with out of parole…so no payment ..no Justice for these people!..

[@chrismeier3805]

He laughs in the end...that tells you all there is to know. Rot in hell Alex.

[@SusanH578]

I really loved how Eric Bland brought out that Poot & Jim had a made public statements (about the jury BS) & RIGHT after they brought that out, they attended Crime Con in Orlando & they spoke in sessions about this case! Then I believe it’s Jim that has the podcast, which I need to check out! But they are making so many accusations about the publicity although THEY are the ones publicly speaking on it! I’m NOT a fan of the defense attorneys. I was appalled when Poot pulled the gun out in the court case & pointed it at the prosecution. Everyone knows you NEVER point a gun at ANYONE loaded or not! Murdaugh has NEVER cried out for law enforcement to find the killer(s) of Paul & Maggie, so that is why I believe he is completely guilty of those crimes! He didn’t have a drug addiction, he was gambling all that stolen money away! He has a gambling addiction & is gambled on everything while in jail! Football games, cards…you name it! It’s all in his jail calls to Buster. And something happened between Alex & Maggie that changed their relationship when they moved to Hampton. Alex spoke to John Marvin’s wife Liz about this in their calls from jail. Alex & Liz have a VERY flirtatious relationship that really goes beyond a sister-in-law/brother-in-law relationship….its nauseating!

[@pamelanowak8817]

Not to mention he had a sex addiction as well.

[@CaitiMcCoy]

I don’t even live in that state and I am so glad that he can no longer hurt his community where it meant the most. Never again

[@CatherineBaum-fg9ne]

Yes you are sorry, Alex. you sound as sincere as a knot on a log.

[@Livindaybyday]

He disgusts me seeing him smiling while his victims were his friends and collegues who trusted him and he betrayed. And his poor wife and son gone because of his greed! I hope he rots in prison!

[@fadihajj2073]

Or 999 years + couple of life sentences

[@latrinahornsby9648]

Isn't that his father's portrait hanging in the background over hos shoulder? May God have mercy on Alex's soul

[@ms_bronx9219]

I wonder 🤔 the same thing .. SMFH ..

[@RachelD0708]

That's not his father. Buster Murdaugh's portrait was in the courtroom that held his murder trial...but it was removed before the trial.

[@gwennk4962]

I thought of the same prayer today and it suprised me. Hearing the list of crimes is beyond comprehension. Just 'Wow.'

[@NapoleonD-v4v]

I would beg to differ, I hope God has no mercy on Alex Murdaugh whatsoever, he deserves no mercy of any kind.

[@anovemberstar]

@Rachel- the portrait was only removed for the trial so as jot to influence the jury. It was put back up after it

[@fredflintstone774]

I can’t help wondering what Alex was smiling about when he was in court pleading guilty to all the fraudulent crimes(a long list).I feel that he has an ulterior motive going on and will be pulling a rabbit out of his hat at some point .It will be interesting to see the rest of this horror story as it unfolds.Hopefully he doesn’t get a retrial for murdering his wife and son!

[@KathleenHelms-nq1vk]

I hope not.

[@charrielyn1231]

Me too - I’ll be super pissed!!!

[@lisaharwood6640]

I think he's hoping to win a new trial for his killing his son and wife, get a hung jury, and then get out after 20 years.

[@tringe22]

Side note: Props to Judge Newman - he did a fantastic job with this trial !!! Love him. And idk what it is about black judges - but they are always my favorite. I loved Judge Perry in the Casey Anthony trial! Both class acts all the way!! 👏👏👏

[@califcamper]

Its scary to me that our whole judicial system is made up of these lawyers, attorneys, and legal personnel who would want to even become this type of human being. This man, the judge, all the attorneys here, his partners, even the law personnel that participates in the custody part of jails, etc. The district attorneys, the prosecutor's, the defendant attorneys, etc etc. I call this whole system out, the corruption that goes with these professions, the winners, because there are always losers too. The fact that they all participate in a system that is corrupt, racist, and most of all ran by educated corruption. Our politicians are 80% attorney's, and we all know how corrupt that system is. This is right in second place to that, meaning the whole judicial system in place in this country. Its sad it even continues, year after year. And dont get me wrong, this guy is a piece of crap for sure, and deserves all he got, so congrats they got one right. BUT this case just gave me the ability to be interested enough, to see what a farce this system is. (Nothing to even do with this case except that he was a powerful attorney and so were his ancestors. There needs to be a complete overhaul of this judicial system in this country. And yes this is 1 man who deserves to be in jail, but my god I can only think of like how many people are in prison in South Carolina, who dont really deserve it, only to be there due to petty poverty crimes. So the rest of these people can exist, the attorneys the judge, etc etc. All about money folks, its sickening.

[@1harmless1]

Quite an impressivew dsiscourse presented by Justin Bamberg, attorney representing the Pickney family. Tender and honest with so much integrity!!! Bravo!

[@beckiehickman1312]

Love Judge Newman. Happy retirement.

[@Alegend03]

Well now hopefully we'll never have to think of this animal again.

[@jasonweaver5622]

Eric bland has restored my faith in lawyers….he can do no wrong in my book

[@a.c.knowsnothing]

The fact that he would take time out of his speech to try and "correct " the attorneys for the truth they told shows how much he was "listening and hearing" the victims.

[@maryfisher6569]

GOD needs to judge Alex Murdaugh!!!! Forgiving him only gives him peace of mind. He does NOT deserve peace of mind.

[@bixbysnyder-00]

Sentencing resumes at 5:13:30

[@KaktusLady]

👏🤙🏼

[@KathleenHelms-nq1vk]

I would love Court TV to be allowed at the Bryan kohberger trail.

[@jdaniels3996]

I think he needs to be “on watch” when he returns to his cell….

[@judypylant1570]

Great job judge!..the fishing pole and retirement is calling your name!..

[@Rockstarnic88]

You can see how he can’t be bothered listening he feels sorry for himself absolute evil

[@kimberlydouglass6480]

Having been in our courtrooms in NC I am forever struck by the lack of rules. Phones being used in the courtroom and not pen and paper by reporters. I say again, SC needs a HUGE overhaul in the way they handle settlements and they are signed off on, to the appointment of guardians and allowing unbonded individuals to be appointed to handle money. The bar association needs NEW sticker rules in their trust accounts and who manages them as well as more frequent audits.

[@islayqueenintv]

God bless these people, and give them a peace that surpasses all understanding ❤😢

[@ambushed6053]

first time i've teared up at a sentencing. what he took from all of these people is mind boggling. edit: IMO, i think he does feel sorry for what he did, but he's just as interested in finding a way to save his own a** at the same time ...

[@christinareihill]

Bless you, but I've listened to thousands of gamblers and addicts trot out this narrative and the regret is always for themselves, till they do the work ( face themselves in therapy, for years).

[@ambushed6053]

@@christinareihill Thanks ! I agree to a degree -- because I was one of them a long time ago . Peace to you and thank you for your work.

[@SimilakChild]

Not having any sympathy for this guy but tell me why is he getting 27 years for frauding roughly $12 million when Elizabeth Holmes is getting little under 11 years for frauding little over $1billion off investors?

[@lorihendricks8617]

The man is only sorry he got caught and nothing more!

[@mkbrown3902]

Public relations stunt for sure.

[@vickiscoggins3986]

He is so full of it. I am pissed that he made a plea deal

[@mad-mullah3117]

😂 he looks happy , well fed , and got internet connection

[@4halex]

Mr. Magoo is back, Harpootlian in his fancy suit, blaming Mr. Waters for selling bobble heads, but his head has to lay on his pillow every night knowing he defended a murderer and did a bad job because in the end he knew he was a murderer. I’ll buy the bobble head that goes to charity.

[@jillargos7729]

Mercy! Murdaugh looks so smug and arrogant.

[@KathleenHelms-nq1vk]

He is going on and on, to be out of his cell for a while.