Inside Alex Murdaugh’s Guilty Plea to Financial Crimes
An inside analysis of the plea agreement that convinced Alex Murdaugh to plead guilty to financial crimes and avoid a trial. More
November 17, 2023
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Financial Crimes
Financial crimes may involve fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, bribery, or other types of illegal activity that involve financial transactions.
‘I Am Guilty’: Alex Murdaugh Addresses Court
After pleading guilty to more than 100 financial charges, Alex Murdaugh told the Court, 'I'm happy to be pleading guilty to these charges.' More
November 17, 2023
Alex Murdaugh Pleads Guilty in Financial Crimes Plea Deal
Alex Murdaugh reached a last-minute deal with prosecutors and entered a guilty plea to multiple charges, including money laundering. More
November 17, 2023
Murdaugh Stolen Millions Trial: Hearing Delay Shocker
Court was promptly adjourned before the hearing regarding Alex Murdaugh's change of venue request in the Satterfield case even got going. More
November 17, 2023
Victim’s Attorney Responds to Murdaugh Motion to Move
Eric Bland says he doesn't Alex Murdaugh's upcoming trial will be delayed, despite the disgraced attorney's attempts to postpone it. More
November 14, 2023
Alex Murdaugh Requests Change of Venue For Financial Trial
Attorneys for Alex Murdaugh have requested that his upcoming trial on financial crimes be moved or delayed due to pretrial publicity. More
November 13, 2023
Sources: Alex Murdaugh could reach global plea deal on financial cases
UPDATE: Moments after Alex Murdaugh's hearing began, Judge Newman called a recess so the parties could discuss a global plea deal. More
November 13, 2023
Defense: Victim Purposefully Overdosed on ‘Boat-Load of Drugs’
In closing arguments, the defense says it was suicide, not homicide that killed Jessy Kurzcewski’s friend, Lynn Hernan. More
November 13, 2023
Ivanka Trump takes the stand in fraud case probing the family business
UPDATE: Ivanka Trump took the stand this morning to testify in the civil fraud trial in New York regarding the family business. More
November 8, 2023
Judge to Trump Attorney: ‘Control your client’
Donald Trump testified in New York civil trial. It was the first time he answered questions, under oath in public, about the allegations. More
November 6, 2023
Trump on the stand, judge chides: ‘This is not a political rally’
Donald Trump began testifying in his civil fraud trial, defending himself against allegations that he dramatically inflated his net worth. More
November 6, 2023
Joran van der Sloot admits to Natalee Holloway’s 2005 murder
UPDATE: Joran van der Sloot admits he killed Natalee Holloway and disposed of her body; agrees to plead guilty to extortion. More
October 18, 2023
Van der Sloot Intends to Plead Guilty in Holloway Extortion Case
Joran van der Sloot, prime suspect in 2005 disappearance of teen Natalee Holloway, is expected to plead guilty to federal extortion charges. More
October 13, 2023
Van der Sloot expected to plead guilty in Holloway extortion case
Joran van der Sloot, the chief suspect in Natalee Holloway’s disappearance, intends to plead guilty to extorting money from the missing teen’s mother. More
October 13, 2023
Cathi Bedy Defends What She was Told to Do to Maya Kowalski
The court watches social worker Catherine Bedy’s taped deposition - answering questions about her treatment of Maya Kowalski. More
October 5, 2023
Alex Murdaugh’s lawyers ask for feds to seize money earmarked for victims
In a motion, Alex Murdaugh's attorneys have asked the federal government to take ownership of money that has been held in a receivership. More
September 27, 2023
Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to federal financial crimes
'It’s my hope that by taking responsibility that the people I’ve hurt can begin to heal,' said Alex Murdaugh in court. More
September 21, 2023
Alex Murdaugh Admits Stealing Money From Clients
Alex Murdaugh signed a plea agreement, agreeing to plead guilty to 22 federal charges alleging he stole millions from clients. More
September 19, 2023
Alex Murdaugh admits stealing millions from clients
Alex Murdaugh agrees to plead guilty to 22 federal charges alleging he stole millions of dollars from clients at his law firm. More
September 19, 2023
Judge Clifton Newman Delivers Cory Fleming’s Sentence
Judge Newman spoke to the court before sentencing Fleming to 20 years. He called Fleming's thievery devastating, unprecedented, unimaginable. More
September 14, 2023
Cory Fleming Speaks Ahead of His Own Sentencing
Cory Fleming, speaking before his sentencing on state charges related to his role in Alex Murdaugh's financial crimes, apologized to victims. More
September 14, 2023
Cory Fleming’s Defense Attorney Addresses the Court
Defense attorney Debbie Barbier speaks on behalf of Cory Fleming, who faces sentencing for his role in the financial crimes of Alex Murdaugh. More
September 14, 2023
Murdaugh Financial Crimes: Victims Speak at Cory Fleming Sentencing
Loved ones of former Murdaugh housekeeper Gloria Satterfield confront Cory Fleming, who helped steal $4.3M from Satterfield's family. More
September 14, 2023
Alex Murdaugh makes first court appearance since murder trial
Alex Murdaugh sat in an orange jumpsuit, occasionally whispering with his lawyers, as he learned how he will spend the week after Thanksgiving. More
September 14, 2023
Alex Murdaugh’s Best Friend Faces Sentencing for Financial Crimes
Prosecutors say Murdaugh and Fleming conspired to steal from Murdaugh clients. Today Fleming learns if he'll go to state prison atop federal. More
September 14, 2023
Hearing for Alleged Murdaugh Co-Conspirator, Russell Laffitte
Russell Laffitte, a former bank president and alleged Alex Murdaugh co-conspirator, is accused of helping Murdaugh launder money. More
September 14, 2023
Alex Murdaugh’s First Court Appearance Since Murder Convictions
Alex Murdaugh is accused of stealing over $9M. He will NOT plead guilty to financial crimes, and a Nov. 27 trial date was set. More
September 14, 2023
Alex Murdaugh to Appear in Court Thursday
Disgraced attorney and convicted killer Alex Murdaugh is scheduled to appear in court as he faces more than 100 state and federal charges. More
September 13, 2023
Judge grants delay in trial of Joran van der Sloot, suspect in Natalee Holloway case
Joran van der Sloot is charged with trying to extort money Natalee Holloway's mother in exchange for revealing where to find her remains. More
September 13, 2023
Alex Murdaugh to appear in court on Thursday
Alex Murdaugh was ordered to appear in person at a status conference for charges he stole insurance money from his late housekeeper's family. More
September 13, 2023
