Chapter
Conflicts of Interest in Prosecutorial Advice
20:14 - 31:28 (11:14)
A prosecutor with a conflict of interest should not provide advice that may potentially prejudice a court case. Sources have alleged that Alec Murdoch was involved in a case but the prosecutor's office refused to accept any such eventuality, preventing a proper investigation.
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From the very beginning of the investigation, sources have pointed to Alex Murdaugh's lawyer, Jim Stone, as influencing the investigation and refusing to consider any scenario in which Murdaugh could be involved in the murders of his wife and son, potentially tainting the investigation.
20:14 - 24:18 (04:04)
Summary
From the very beginning of the investigation, sources have pointed to Alex Murdaugh's lawyer, Jim Stone, as influencing the investigation and refusing to consider any scenario in which Murdaugh could be involved in the murders of his wife and son, potentially tainting the investigation.
ChapterConflicts of Interest in Prosecutorial Advice
EpisodeDoubling Down On Duffie Stone - Conduct and Conflicts In The 14th Circuit (S01E39)
PodcastMurdaugh Murders Podcast
Despite being a person of interest in a double homicide case and being warned by SLED to stay away from the crime scene, a solicitor’s office investigator was able to maintain his position until admitting to a drug problem and being accused of stealing millions of dollars.
24:18 - 29:00 (04:42)
Summary
Despite being a person of interest in a double homicide case and being warned by SLED to stay away from the crime scene, a solicitor’s office investigator was able to maintain his position until admitting to a drug problem and being accused of stealing millions of dollars.
ChapterConflicts of Interest in Prosecutorial Advice
EpisodeDoubling Down On Duffie Stone - Conduct and Conflicts In The 14th Circuit (S01E39)
PodcastMurdaugh Murders Podcast
Duffy Stone issued a press release collaborating with the lead investigating agency in a case that he had recused himself from, which is problematic as it requires speaking about a case that one cannot objectively handle.
29:00 - 31:28 (02:28)
Summary
Duffy Stone issued a press release collaborating with the lead investigating agency in a case that he had recused himself from, which is problematic as it requires speaking about a case that one cannot objectively handle. This highlights the importance of fully recusing oneself from a case.