60 Minutes · Watch Live: Alex Murdaugh's attorneys speak about case after double murder conviction overturned

1. 1. Dick Harpootlian asserted that Attorney General Alan Wilson is prioritizing politics over prosecution by not investigating former Clerk of Court Becky Hill for jury tampering.
2. 2. Alex Murdaugh's defense team has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Rebecca Hill for depriving him of his constitutional right to a fair trial.
3. 3. The civil lawsuit aims to thoroughly investigate Becky Hill's conduct and hold her accountable, as she has not been adequately scrutinized by the state.
4. 4. Finding an impartial jury for the retrial will be challenging due to the case's extraordinary notoriety, potentially requiring individual questioning.
5. 5. Jim Griffin stated that Alex Murdaugh was incredulous upon hearing his conviction was overturned, having become accustomed to losing legal rulings.
6. 6. The defense team expects the retrial to occur within a year, but not by the end of the current year, requiring extensive preparation without new funds.
7. 7. The defense highlighted previously unaddressed evidence, including unknown male DNA under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernail and critical failures in the initial SLED investigation.
8. 8. Alex Murdaugh's attorneys argue that the original conviction was heavily influenced by the prosecution's vilification and the Clerk of Court's jury tampering.