Chapter
Practical Reasons for Choosing to Pursue Financial Crimes First
13:35 - 17:41 (04:05)
The decision to pursue financial crimes before a murder charge may have been influenced by practical reasons, as it is easier to obtain evidence for financial crimes than a murder charge. Additionally, there may be concerns about overloading the defendant with charges.
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Dick Harpootlian, Alec Murdoch's attorney, has sent a letter to the Supreme Court to put Murdoch's murder trial on the docket first, even though there are still financial crime cases that need to be dealt with.
13:35 - 14:44 (01:08)
Summary
Dick Harpootlian, Alec Murdoch's attorney, has sent a letter to the Supreme Court to put Murdoch's murder trial on the docket first, even though there are still financial crime cases that need to be dealt with. His motives are unclear, but it shows a strategic move that is unusual for a lawyer to make.
ChapterPractical Reasons for Choosing to Pursue Financial Crimes First
EpisodeCup of Justice Bonus 3: Motives and Motivations - What's Up Next For Alex Murdaugh?
PodcastMurdaugh Murders Podcast
The hosts discuss the strategy of bringing financial crimes before murder charges and the potential drawbacks.
14:44 - 16:34 (01:50)
Summary
The hosts discuss the strategy of bringing financial crimes before murder charges and the potential drawbacks. Dick believes that overloading someone with 900 years in financial crimes is a losing strategy.
ChapterPractical Reasons for Choosing to Pursue Financial Crimes First
EpisodeCup of Justice Bonus 3: Motives and Motivations - What's Up Next For Alex Murdaugh?
PodcastMurdaugh Murders Podcast
The hosts of the podcast express disappointment with the lack of leadership from the Attorney General of South Carolina, Alan Wilson, in explaining the reasoning behind the order in which financial crimes and murder charges were brought up.
16:34 - 17:41 (01:06)
Summary
The hosts of the podcast express disappointment with the lack of leadership from the Attorney General of South Carolina, Alan Wilson, in explaining the reasoning behind the order in which financial crimes and murder charges were brought up. They mention that the citizens of the state deserve an explanation and communication from their elected officials.