South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh denied bond in case alleging he misappropriated settlement funds in connection with the death of housekeeper
"There is no way this court can set a bond at this time," Judge Clifton Newman said."I am therefore denying bond at this time and will require Mr. Murdaugh to undergo a psychiatric evaluation to be submitted to the court for further consideration at a later date."Murdaugh appeared at the bond hearing at the Richland County Courthouse in Columbia, South Carolina, on charges of obtaining property by false pretenses related to the death of Gloria Satterfield.
It was important to demonstrate that influence and power does not create a second tier of justice in this state, and I think that weighed heavily on the decision to withhold bond in this situation."Still, Harpootlian expressed optimism that he will be able to present a"clean bill of health" soon to the judge."We understand the judge's concerns about Alex's mental condition.
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