Read our Privacy noticeA federal judge has dismissed Alex Murdaugh’s lawsuit seeking $600,000 in legal fees from former court clerk Becky Hill, whose alleged misconduct led to his murder convictions being overturned on appeal. Murdaugh sued Hill in May, claiming she violated his right to a fair trial in the murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul. Prosecutors said Murdaugh killed Maggie and Paul believing their deaths would generate sympathy and give him time to address mounting financial problems. Defendant had no role in the initiation of criminal charges against Plaintiff,” Gergel wrote. His retrial on the murder charges has been scheduled for April 5, 2027.