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Buster Murdaugh and the Specter of Defamation: A Legal Tightrope

Buster Murdaugh and the Specter of Defamation: A Legal Tightrope

The tragic death of 19-year-old Stephen Smith in Hampton County, South Carolina, back in July 2015 has long been shrouded in mystery. Initially ruled a hit-and-run, the lack of evidence supporting this conclusion fueled speculation and rumors, particularly connecting the incident to the prominent Murdaugh family. The recent conviction of Alex Murdaugh for the murders […]