Former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was indicted on 22 financial fraud-related charges—stemming from allegations he stole money from his clients—the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina announced Wednesday, two months after he was found guilty of killing his wife and son in a trial that captivated much of the country.
Alex Murdaugh was indicted on 22 financial fraud-related charges on Wednesday.
Murdaugh, 54, was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, bank fraud and money laundering, the office said.
Murdaugh’s attorney’s, Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin, told CNN Murdaugh was cooperating with authorities and they expect the charges will be resolved without a trial.
Allegations he cheated his late housekeeper’s estate and insurance carriers out of nearly $3.5 million are among the specific allegations prosecutors mentioned in their announcement.
Murdaugh, who was sentenced to life in prison, is appealing his double-murder conviction from earlier this year.
This is a breaking story and will be updated.
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