In a shocking twist to the high-profile murder case involving Alex Murdaugh, the disgraced attorney has filed a motion for a new trial in the murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul. On Friday, Murdaugh's legal team submitted the motion in Colleton County, South Carolina, requesting an evidentiary hearing to address their allegations of jury tampering by the Colleton County Clerk of Court, Rebecca “Becky” Hill.

The motion, which was stamped and verified by Hill herself in her capacity as the Clerk of Court, outlines stunning accusations against her. These allegations were initially brought to light by Murdaugh's defense team last month. According to the motion, Hill is alleged to have interfered with the jury by instructing them to disregard Murdaugh's testimony and other evidence presented by the defense. It further claims that Hill pressured the jury to swiftly reach a guilty verdict, while also distorting crucial information to the trial judge in an attempt to have a favorable juror removed from the case.

CNN reached out to Hill's attorney for comment, but no response was received at the time of writing. Additionally, CNN has also contacted the South Carolina Attorney General's Office for their input on the matter. Murdaugh's legal team, however, declined to provide any comment regarding the new trial motion.

This development comes after the South Carolina Court of Appeals granted Murdaugh's previous motion to suspend his conviction appeal earlier this month. The case has now been sent back to the circuit court to thoroughly investigate the allegations of jury tampering. Currently serving two consecutive life sentences, the once prominent attorney has seen his reputation spiral into infamy in the wake of these murder convictions.

The murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh took place in June 2021 at the family's hunting estate. The shocking nature of the crime, coupled with the prominence of the Murdaugh family in South Carolina, has captivated the public's attention. Alex Murdaugh's fall from grace, from an esteemed lawyer to a convicted killer, has only added to the intrigue surrounding the case.

As the legal proceedings continue to unfold, the public eagerly awaits the outcome of the motion for a new trial. If the allegations of jury tampering are proven, it could have far-reaching implications for the validity of Murdaugh's conviction. The case has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on South Carolina's legal landscape and will continue to be closely monitored by both the local community and the nation as a whole.