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Both sides have wrapped up their arguments in the double murder trial of former South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh. The jury was expected to visit the crime scene before deliberations begin. Nikki Battiste reports.
A handful of witnesses will take the stand Tuesday as the prosecution nears the end of its questioning in the Alex Murdaugh trial. CBS News producer Elizabeth Campbell joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss what to expect and Monday's testimony.
Alex Murdaugh's defense in his double murder trial rested its case after calling up 14 witnesses over about two weeks of testimony. Nikki Battiste reports.
The defense rested its case in the double murder trial of former lawyer Alex Murdaugh, who is accused of killing his wife and one of his sons. The defense's final witness was one of Murdaugh's brothers. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
Alex Murdaugh's defense team is expected to rest its case as soon as today after calling more witnesses. The disbarred South Carolina attorney took the stand in his own defense last week and denied charges of killing his wife and son back in 2021. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste has more from Walterboro, South Carolina.
The defense team for disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh is expected to rest its case in his double murder trial. Murdaugh is charged with murder in the deaths of his wife, Maggie, 52, and their 22-year-old son, Paul. He has pleaded not guilty. Nikki Battiste reports.
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Alex Murdaugh took the stand in court this week and said he did not kill his wife and son. Prosecutors cross-examined him for six hours, accusing him of lying. Nikki Batiste has more from the courtroom.
Disgraced former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh tried to defend himself during the second day of his testimony in his murder trial. He is accused of killing his wife and son. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste has the latest from the South Carolina courtroom.
Prosecutors grilled former attorney Alex Murdaugh, who insisted someone else was responsible for killing his wife and son. Prosecutors presented cell phone evidence as they tried to pin the blame on Murdaugh. Nikki Battiste shares more.
Alex Murdaugh is back in court as his double murder trial continues. Prosecutors are cross-examining the disbarred South Carolina attorney about the deaths of his wife and son after his first full day of testimony. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste has more.
Murdaugh has denied any role in the killings of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul.
Alex Murdaugh took the stand in his double murder trial Thursday. He denied shooting and killing his wife, Maggie, and 22-year-old son, Paul, but admitted to lying to investigators about his whereabouts the night of the murders. Nikki Battiste reports.
On Feb. 23, 2019, Paul Murdaugh was allegedly driving a boat with five others on board when it crashed, killing 19-year-old Mallory Beach.
Disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh took the stand in his defense at his double murder trial. CBS News correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins CBS News to discuss.
Disgraced former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh took the stand in his murder trial Thursday. He is charged in the killings of his wife and son. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
In tears, the former South Carolina attorney said he would "never intentionally do anything to hurt either one of them."
On day 22 of Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial in South Carolina, the defense is considering whether he should take the stand before the case wraps up. Murdaugh is accused of killing his wife and son in June 2021. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste joins Lana Zak and Errol Barnett from outside the courthouse with more.
Alex Murdaugh's surviving son, Buster, was called to the stand for the first time in his father's double murder trial in South Carolina. Alex Murdaugh is accused of fatally shooting his wife, Maggie, and 22-year-old son, Paul.
Alex Murdaugh's only surviving son, Buster Murdaugh, was the first defense witness to take the stand on Tuesday. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss the latest in former attorney's double murder trial.
The murder trial of Alex Murdaugh resumed, with the disgraced South Carolina attorney's son taking the stand to defend his father. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
As the defense presents its side of the case in Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial, his son, Buster Murdaugh, was called to the stand to testify. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste has more from the courthouse in Waterboro, South Carolina.
The trial of former attorney Alex Murdaugh resumes Tuesday in South Carolina with the defense laying out its case. Nikki Battiste reports.
The Alex Murdaugh murder trial resumes today with defense lawyers starting their questioning. The Plains states are bracing for a major winter storm. And people around the world are celebrating Mardi Gras today, with New Orleans hosting the biggest U.S. festivities.
The prosecution in the double-murder trial of disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh is expected to rest its case Friday. This comes after three weeks of testimony in the June 2021 killings of Murdaugh's wife and son. He has pleaded not guilty. Nikki Battiste reports.
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The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn't released any new music since 2006. Now, their new, self-titled album is earning critical acclaim. The pair opened up to CBS Saturday Morning about their fictional personas and that long hiatus earlier this week.
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The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn't released any new music since 2006. Now, their new, self-titled album is earning critical acclaim. Now, from "The Coward Brothers," here are the Coward Brothers with "Early Shirley."
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The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn't released any new music since 2006. Now, their new, self-titled album is earning critical acclaim. Now, from "The Coward Brothers," here are the Coward Brothers with "Tipsy Woman."
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