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Anatomy Of An Alleged Conspiracy: How Russell Laffitte And Alex Murdaugh Handled The Pinckney Case …

Liz FarrellJuly 26, 2022July 30, 2022

by Liz FarrellJuly 26, 2022July 30, 2022

The monetary value of Hakeem Pinckney's life presented a major opportunity to two piratical buffoons whose last names doubled as résumés. His untimely death presented...

First Federal Indictment Handed Down In Murdaugh Case … To Russell Laffitte

Liz FarrellJuly 20, 2022July 25, 2022

by Liz FarrellJuly 20, 2022July 25, 2022

On the same day accused murderer Alex Murdaugh appeared for a bond hearing in Colleton County, his alleged co-conspirator and banker friend Russell Laffitte was...

Palmetto State Bank Routinely Allowed Murdaugh To Overdraw Account — Sometimes By Six Figures

Liz FarrellMay 27, 2022May 31, 2022

by Liz FarrellMay 27, 2022May 31, 2022

While Murdaugh's accounts were in the negative, the bank was still giving him generous loans ... that he made late payments on....

Russell Laffitte Asks For Bond Reduction (And Throws Cory Fleming Right Under The Bus)

Liz FarrellMay 17, 2022May 21, 2022

by Liz FarrellMay 17, 2022May 21, 2022

"The State seems determined to tie him to Mr. Murdaugh as much as possible ..."...

State Grand Jury Indicts Former Bank CEO Russell Laffitte. More Charges for Murdaugh and Fleming

FITSNewsMay 4, 2022May 10, 2022

by FITSNewsMay 4, 2022May 10, 2022

Some of the stolen money was used to take a private plane to the 2012 College World Series in Nebraska …...

Murdaugh Murders Saga: South Carolina Grand Jury Was Probing Alex Murdaugh’s Finances Prior To Double Homicide

Will FolksApril 26, 2022April 30, 2022

by Will FolksApril 26, 2022April 30, 2022

A motive for murder?...

Former Bank CEO Russell Laffitte Puts House Up For Sale Amid Murdaugh Investigations

Liz FarrellApril 13, 2022April 19, 2022

by Liz FarrellApril 13, 2022April 19, 2022

The five-bedroom, six-bath home in Varnville features a heated pool and a "secret children's playroom" ......

Alex Murdaugh Sent Clients To Palmetto State Bank For High-Interest, Pre-Settlement Loans, Lawyers Say

Liz FarrellApril 7, 2022April 13, 2022

by Liz FarrellApril 7, 2022April 13, 2022

"You don't point your client to Don Corleone and say 'Hey, he'll loan you money! I called him. He's there waiting for you'"...

Murdaugh Murders Saga: Federal Investigation Ramps Up

Will FolksFebruary 25, 2022February 25, 2022

by Will FolksFebruary 25, 2022February 25, 2022

Also, key witnesses are making moves behind the scenes ......

Murdaugh Murders Saga: Don’t Forget About The Judges

Will FolksFebruary 2, 2022August 28, 2023

by Will FolksFebruary 2, 2022August 28, 2023

Corrupt lawyers and bankers didn't act alone ......