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Attorneys Criticize Testimony Allowed in Ellick's Sentencing
24:19 - 36:03 (11:44)
Attorneys believe the judge's decision to allow in testimony about Ellick's financial crimes did more harm to Ellick's character than it did to provide an explanation of his motive, which they said was ludicrous and illogical.
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Attorneys Dick Harpootlian and Jim Morton believe that the judge's decision to allow Ellick's financial crimes testimony during the South Carolina Murders Case was more detrimental to Ellick’s character than it was useful for explaining his motive.
24:19 - 28:42 (04:22)
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Attorneys Dick Harpootlian and Jim Morton believe that the judge's decision to allow Ellick's financial crimes testimony during the South Carolina Murders Case was more detrimental to Ellick’s character than it was useful for explaining his motive. While they support the review of how the state's law enforcement handled the case, the attorneys argue that the case's main focus should have been on the lie Ehrlich told about his alibi and the influence of his family name at the crime scene.
ChapterAttorneys Criticize Testimony Allowed in Ellick's Sentencing
EpisodeMMP #84: The Latest on Stephen Smith, SLED’s Investigation into the Murders and Russell Laffitte’s Future
PodcastMurdaugh Murders Podcast
The Ellick family attended the trial every day hoping for proof that their son didn't murder Maggie and Paul.
28:42 - 31:02 (02:20)
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The Ellick family attended the trial every day hoping for proof that their son didn't murder Maggie and Paul. Despite the negative media attention, they continued to support him and even refrained from speaking on his behalf during his sentencing.
ChapterAttorneys Criticize Testimony Allowed in Ellick's Sentencing
EpisodeMMP #84: The Latest on Stephen Smith, SLED’s Investigation into the Murders and Russell Laffitte’s Future
PodcastMurdaugh Murders Podcast
Lawyer Jim Griffin, who represented the defendant in the Murdaugh case, received backlash on social media for his posts regarding Sled and the trial.
31:02 - 36:03 (05:00)
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Lawyer Jim Griffin, who represented the defendant in the Murdaugh case, received backlash on social media for his posts regarding Sled and the trial. Griffin was even scolded by the judge during the trial for tweeting out a link to a Kathleen Parker column with his own commentary.