South Carolina opens investigation into allegations that Alex Murdaugh misused funds

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Alex Murdaugh, the South Carolina attorney who survived a roadside shooting months after his wife and son were killed, is being investigated on allegations that he mishandled funds from his former law practice.

, is being investigated on allegations that he mishandled funds from his former law practice.

South Carolina’s State Law Enforcement Division announced Monday that it was looking into accusations that Murdaugh “misappropriated” money from the Peters, Murdaugh, Parker, Eltzroth, & Detrick law firm. Murdaugh, 53, said in a statement last week thatThe family-founded firm disclosed the allegations against Murdaugh earlier this month and said that a forensic accountant would lead an internal investigation.

The double homicide has not been solved and is being investigated by the State Law Enforcement Division. Law officials have given no indication that the shootings of Margaret, 52, and Paul, 22, are directly connected to that of Alex Murdaugh, Paul Murdaugh had been slated to go to trial on three felony charges related to the 2019 death of Mallory Beach, 19, in a boating accident. Authorities allege he was intoxicated while driving a boat when he crashed, sending Beach overboard. Her body was found a week later.

 

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