Judge Tosses Alex Murdaugh's $600,000 Suit Against Former Court Clerk A US federal judge has dealt a significant blow to embattled lawyer Alex Murdaugh, dismissing his lawsuit against former court clerk Becky Hill for $600,000 in legal fees.
The ruling comes as no surprise given the questionable nature of Murdaugh's claims. Murdaugh's lawsuit stems from his conviction being overturned on appeal due to alleged misconduct by Hill.
However, Judge Richard Gergel astutely pointed out that Murdaugh's defense costs were not directly related to Hill's actions but rather a result of the investigation and prosecution against him.