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Murdaugh Murders: Former Chief Justice Tapped To Replace Clifton Newman
Jean Toal to preside over convicted killer’s bid for a new trial …
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This is bad for the State. She has always been cozy with plaintiffs’ lawyers in SC, of which Murdaugh was one.
Maybe Murdaugh can give the one-time Queen Of Corruption in SC a case of liquor for her consideration in his behalf.
If Judge Newman is a witness, Waters and even Dick and Jim could be considered witnesses as well. They were all in chambers during the questioning. Could they all be relieved from the case?
Oh lawd, is she still alive!?! I wonder if there will be “nap breaks” instead of “stand and stretch breaks” like Newman allowed?
Let the AleX Murderer circus begin.
Once again a story filled with speculation and innuendo.
That language “to appoint or relieve” counsel is VERY intriguing …..as always, time will tell.
When did she sober up?
Lots of speculation & innuendo here. And judging from the comments of those who know of this retired judge, could be bad news for all except maybe Alex, Dick & Jim. Bad news also for those fighting to remedy corruption & good old boys (and girls) system in SC. Time will tell…
One more observation-Judge Newman had to retire at 72 & this woman is 80!!!!! What is wrong with this picture?
Retired SC Chief Justice Jean Toal DID retire from FULL TIME service at age 72, or more accurately, in December of the year she turned 72, as would SC Circuit Judge Clifton Newman this December.
Judge Clifton Newman shall, God willing, continue PART TIME at least for the next 6 months as has Jurist Jean Toal for the past 6 or so years.
The main difference is that Jurist Toal had previously served ONLY on SC’s Supreme Court and now serves as a part time judge of a court LOWER THAN the one she had sat on full time. Most other active/retired judges serve on their same court level.
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