Trial by Distance: The Murdaugh Case Heads South Judge Debra McCaslin's decision to relocate Alex Murdaugh's retrial to Sumter County has raised more questions than answers about the state's ability to ensure a fair trial for the disgraced attorney.
Citing concerns over impartiality and logistics, the judge ordered the move last week. On its face, this decision appears pragmatic.
If Murdaugh couldn't receive a fair trial in Colleton County, perhaps it was time to take him elsewhere.