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A long-awaited appeal for convicted double murderer Alex Murdaugh was filed Tuesday in the South Carolina Supreme Court. In the 132-plus page brief, Murdaugh’s lawyers lay out two main prongs of attack they say should be grounds for granting Murdaugh a new trial: First, they allege that former Colleton County clerk of court Becky Hill, a state official, improperly swayed one or more jurors to vote to find Murdaugh guilty. Hill’s intrusion denied Murdaugh “infected the trial with unfairness” and denied him his right to a fair trial by an impartial jury, they argue. Second, they allege that the extensive information about Murdaugh’s financial crimes that state Judge Clifton Newman allowed the jury to hear about from 10 witnesses unfairly prejudiced the jury against Murdaugh (Murdaugh had not pleaded guilty to the crimes at that point). Those 10 witnesses testified “over a span of six days” about various Murdaugh financial crimes that involved 19 victims, the brief said. The brief also attacks various evidence offered by prosecution witnesses. The brief was submitted to the State Supreme Court nearly two years after the five-week Murdaugh murder trial, which began in January 2023 and ended in early March of that year. The trial was followed by millions on television, social media and mainstream media. The delay was caused in part by the time it took to prepare a 6,000-page transcript of the three-week trial and by an appeal Murdaugh’s lawyers made to the S.C. Court of Appeals on the alleged jury tampering issue. Normally, appeals in non-death penalty murder cases are first heard by the Court of Appeals. But in this case, Murdaugh’s attorneys sought and received permission from the Supreme Court to appeal directly to the high court. The State Attorney General’s office now has 30 days to file a reply. However, due to the holidays, and the complexity of the issues, the Supreme Court will probably grant an extension if prosecutors request one. The filing i s the latest move in a case that shocked and riveted South Carolina and the world with its unexpected twists and fatal blend of violence, family dysfunction, big money and white collar crime. Murdaugh was convicted in March 2023 of murdering his wife Maggie and son Paul in what prosecutors argued was a cold-blooded attempt to distract suspicion from the looming threat of public disclosure that the attorney had stolen millions of dollars from his clients and his family’s 110-year-old law firm. His trial and conviction was a stunning downfall for a fourth-generation member of a prominent South Carolina legal and political family. The murders took place on June 7, 2021, at the dog kennels on the Murdaugh 1,700-acre family estate, called Moselle, just after nightfall, in rural Colleton County. Maggie was killed with an assault rifle; Paul, by a shotgun. No weapons were ever recovered. Murdaugh, 56, who is serving two life sentences for murder in a S.C. prison, claims he is innocent and that someone else did the killing. The appeal comes almost two years after Mardaugh was sentenced to life in prison for shooting and killing his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul. The delay was partly due to a pause put on the normal appeals process while his attorneys attempted to win Murdaugh a new trial following bombshell allegations that Becky Hill, the clerk of court who served on his trial, tampered with the jury. That attempt failed. Hill, who gained a small measure of celebrity during the trial, was accused of encouraging the jury to doubt Murdaugh’s testimony, pressuring the jury to reach a quick verdict and working to ensure a juror who had indicated that she was not convinced of Murdaugh’s guilt be dismissed. After the trial, she published a book based on her insider’s position at the trial, a position in which she oversaw the jury and had confidential conversations with the judge. Her goal, Murdaugh’s attorneys argued, was to ensure Murdaugh’s conviction in order to drive sales of the book she planned to write about the trial. The book was published in August 2023 and later withdrawn from publication after she admitted plagiarizing passages from a BBC’s reporter’s article. At a hearing last January before former South Carolina Supreme Court Justice Jean Toal, Hill denied the charges against her. While Toal found Hill “not completely credible,” she declined to grant Murdaugh a new trial, arguing that the state supreme court did not have the authority to grant a “a new trial in a very lengthy trial such as this on the strength of some fleeting and foolish comments by a publicity-influenced clerk of court But the controversy over Hill’s actions has not died down. Hill resigned from her position as the elected clerk of court and has been facing ethics and criminal investigations into jury tampering and allegations that she abused her position for financial gain . Defense lawyers on Murdaugh’s brief include Dick Harpootlian, Jim Griffin, Phil Barber, Andrew Hand and Maggie Fox. This story was originally published December 10, 2024, 4:37 PM.Knight stops 20 shots, Florida rolls past Carolina 6-0 for 2nd win over 'Canes in as many daysAdewale 0-2 0-0 0, Klaczek 0-5 4-4 4, Briggs 4-9 6-6 17, Marshall 3-7 9-10 17, Strand 1-4 2-2 5, Neely 6-14 0-0 12, Matulu 1-1 0-0 2, Lindsey 4-5 0-0 8, Taylor 1-4 0-0 3, Adnan 0-2 0-0 0, Reddish 0-1 0-0 0, Topuz 0-2 0-0 0, Giralt 0-0 0-2 0. Totals 20-56 21-24 68. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Two independents who quit Sinn Féin as TDs see support fall off a cliff

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Jayne Bryant, Wales’ local government secretary, said Carmarthenshire, Gwynedd, Newport and Powys will pilot automatic registration between December 2024 and September 2025. She told the Senedd that the Electoral Commission will evaluate the pilots before a wider roll out, with an estimated 400,000 people set to be added to the register in Wales. Ms Bryant suggested UK Government colleagues will be watching closely, with Labour committed to following Wales’ lead to add millions more people to the electoral roll. Responding to the statement about elections on November 19, the Conservatives’ Darren Millar questioned whether automatic registration will lead to an increase in engagement. He said: “I don't actually think it's going to deliver a significant change in the turnout figures.” But Plaid Cymru’s Peredur Owen Griffiths supported the “simple” measure, arguing it will make participating in Senedd and council elections more accessible for everyone. He said: “It will ensure that people in Wales, particularly young voters and qualifying foreign citizens, remain on the electoral roll without the risk of unknowingly dropping off. It will also help enfranchise groups that are often under-represented and under-engaged in politics.” Mr Millar also raised alarm about the “shocking” state of town and community councils after a report warned challenges threaten the very foundation of local democracy. Ms Bryant said the Welsh Government would consider any necessary reforms of town and community councils following an ongoing Senedd local government committee inquiry. Turning to principal councils, she said ministers gave local authorities the option to choose between first past the post and the single transferable vote (STV) electoral systems in 2021. Owen Griffiths urged the Welsh Government to introduce a proportional system for council elections by 2032 to bring Wales in line with Scotland and Northern Ireland. Mr Griffiths also raised concerns about voter ID requirements introduced by the previous UK Government, saying: “These requirements, rather than protecting democracy, risked undermining it by creating unnecessary barriers for citizens to engage in politics.” Ms Bryant assured Senedd members that the Welsh Government remains committed to not introducing voter ID for devolved elections.

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After months of relentless promotion (remember ?), “Wicked” has finally landed in theaters, delivering a lavish and stealthily political adaptation of the beloved musical. Yet beyond hoping to defy the box office gravity of the streaming era, the film’s brightly colored explosion of pink and green makes it the movie a lot of people can surely use right now: buoyant escapism from a bruising election cycle and the uncertain future left in its wake, with a whole lot of heart — and not incidentally, a message. Movies take years to produce (director Jon M. Chu told NBC’s “TODAY” show during the process of making the film), so they’re a highly imperfect instrument to address, or divine, public moods. Still, “Wicked’s” arrival, along with sequels to “Gladiator” and the animated “Moana,” could tell us quite a bit about how festive the holidays will be for Hollywood as well as how eager Americans are to embrace distractions in this moment. Like “ ” (which also featured lots of pink and earned a whole lot of green), “Wicked” is a showcase for its female leads, Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, she who will become the Wicked Witch of the West in the Oz story; and Glinda (Ariana Grande), the popular fashion plate. Initially defined by hostility — or loathing, as the song goes — their relationship serves as the backbone of the film as they gradually and sweetly bond, until Elphaba’s opportunity to meet the legendary Wizard of Oz (Jeff Goldblum, the one questionable casting choice) sets them on very different paths. Much of the audience will surely know most of the songs by heart, but as with any musical translated to the screen, film allows Chu to expand upon the scope of the visuals in dazzling ways. The two-part format also enables this first chapter to probe Elphaba and Glinda’s characters more deeply, although at two hours and 40 minutes, the length and more leisurely pace might be the most obvious quibble. (The distributor of the film is Universal Pictures, like MSNBC, a unit of NBCUniversal.) On its face, “Wicked” serves as a character-driven leap into a fantasy grounded by friendship and female empowerment, as the shy, disrespected Elphaba finds her voice (and then some, thanks to Erivo) and sense of purpose. While it’s hard to match the theatrical experience, don’t be surprised if opening-weekend audiences occasionally erupt in spontaneous applause. Again like “Barbie,” with its resonant feminist message, “Wicked” will surely provoke political conversations the wholly escape-minded might wish to avoid. Because by Gregory Maguire (while taking certain liberties), the story incorporates “a powerful allegory of how societies can sleepwalk into fascism,” , where a disenfranchised group gets exploited to achieve those ends. That includes, in the most chilling line, the observation that if the goal is to bring folks together, “give them a real good enemy.” Some of that nuance might get overlooked when Erivo (whose stage credits include a Tony Award for “The Color Purple”) unleashes that Broadway belt, but “Wicked’s” wickedly clever approach to turning the classic story on its head, making us question what we think we know about good and evil, and the origins of these characters, feels both timeless and inordinately timely. For Elphaba, that includes taking a principled stand, even if that means challenging authority and personal sacrifice. It’s a classic hero’s journey, but again, has undercurrents that won’t be lost on anyone who has spent the last two weeks doomscrolling headlines. Although the movie , a known title and a marketing onslaught, some have sought to replicate that strange summer of “Barbenheimer” magic by touting “Wicked” and “Gladiator” as an unlikely double feature (“ ,” as Variety put it). The pairing actually seems unlikely, even a bit lazy, since the two seem particularly well matched, demographically, to complement each other. Where director Ridley Scott’s long-delayed Roman Empire sequel revels in visceral thrills, the musical, while offering epic qualities, strikes other emotional nerves. In her show-stopping number, Elphaba famously notes, “Everyone deserves the chance to fly.” Whether viewed as a flight of fancy or something deeper, “Wicked” deserves the chance to be seen and shared, which, given the film’s charms and the current cultural moment, could leave the holiday season’s other box office hopefuls feeling green with envy.Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ATLANTIC CITY — The crew picking up trash and leaves Friday along Georgia Avenue in Ducktown worked quickly as city officials hosted media nearby. It was the third day of work for homeless individuals who are part of a 10-week jobs program helping the Public Works Department clean up the city. "My ship came in, in time for me to get on," said participant Thomas Taylor, 60, who recently moved to Atlantic City from Philadelphia, where he had been homeless for years. "I love it, they are hard workers, real hard workers," city Sanitation Supervisor Larry Holmes said as he oversaw their efforts and pitched in himself. Participants are being paid $75 a day to clean streets, the Boardwalk, City Hall and a Police Athletic League building, said city Health and Human Services Director Jarrod Barnes. Jersey Shore restaurants shift gears to survive in offseason Friday’s New Jersey high school football playoff scores Not too late! Voting closes at noon for The Press Football Player of the Week Galloway Township gymnastics center co-owner charged with sexually assaulting minor Offshore wind company to buy vacant 1.5-acre Atlantic City lot for $1 million Galloway man gets 3 years in Ocean City fatal crash Atlantic City International Airport's 1 carrier, Spirit Airlines, files for bankruptcy Which players did the Cape-Atlantic League coaches pick as the best of the best in fall sports? Prosecutor still determined to find whoever is responsible for West Atlantic City killings Upper Township employees disagree on morale 2 Galloway men arrested after spraying workers with rocks in Nature Preserve $23 million apartment complex promises to bring new vitality to quaint Swedesboro UPDATED NHL referee taken away on stretcher at Flyers game Julian Turney's TD sends St. Augustine past Delbarton in state Non-Public A playoffs Iconic Avalon properties on the market for $7.4 million "After 10 weeks, we will reevaluate and see where they are," Barnes said. "If full-time positions are available, they can apply." The program, paid for by opioid settlement funds, is also focused on preparing the new workers for full-time employment and permanent housing, Barnes said. Like most urban areas across the United States, the city has seen an increase in homelessness in recent years, he said. Atlantic City is getting some help addressing homelessness — a tough problem that has persisted for decades in spite of the efforts of dozens of nonprofits and government agencies. Early this year, a string of fires suspected of being started by homeless people trying to keep warm damaged the resort's Boardwalk. One fire was started by a campfire that killed a homeless man, and resort leaders vowed to find ways to prevent more homeless encampments from popping up. The fires happened as the city was embarking on a $26 million repair and rebuilding program for the aged Boardwalk, which runs about five miles from Gardner’s Basin to the border with Ventnor. Barnes said that was part of the impetus for the new program, but it is also a response to seeing the need to help "in daily life." Participants work Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays work with case managers to get services they need — from medical care to rental assistance. Another 10 people will then be hired temporarily, Barnes said, but the city will keep assisting anyone who goes through the program with case management. "Once they are with us, they are always with us," Barnes said. There are now 43 people on the waiting list to participate, said city social worker Anthony Woodard. In the wake of a string of recent fires that damaged the iconic Boardwalk — one started by a campfire that killed a homeless man — resort leaders vowed Friday to find ways to prevent more homeless encampments from popping up. Taylor said he has been homeless for about 33 years. "Really after my 20s," he said of the hard economic times he experienced after working in construction for a time. "I could never make enough money." Now, he says his goal is to get a full-time job in public works so he can do what he loves — pick up litter and improve the city. Jason McCracken, 38, said he moved to Atlantic City about two years ago from Vineland and has been homeless about a year. When asked what caused his homelessness, McCracken answered quickly. "Substance abuse at one point," he said. "Poor legal choices and decisions." He is now in a recovery program and doing well, he said. "My goal through this opportunity is to stay employed and work side by side with Atlantic City," McCracken said. A two-year incubator program has the goal of turning a block of Pacific Avenue in the Chelsea neighborhood of Atlantic City into an indoor farming hub, said Elizabeth Terenik, executive director of the Chelsea Economic Development Corp. He has a varied work background that includes construction, tree work, cooking and plumbing and heating, McCracken said. There are currently 250 homeless people in the resort, officials said. "I think it's good. It's giving them something to do to make some money," said David Ingber, of Ocean City, who stopped to find out what was happening on his way to visit his father in the neighborhood. "They could get a job and get a place," Ingber said. "Look how nice and clean it looks now." The program will help the city, Ingber predicted. "We want the city to do good. People will buy more houses," Ingber said. Mayor Marty Small Sr. said the state is aware of the program and supportive. "It's all about giving people chances," Small said, "sometimes second, third and fourth chances as we try to end homelessness." There are four women and six men in the program, Barnes said. They are paid via checks and considered city vendors. "We are working to see if a local bank will set up accounts for them," Barnes said. Woodard said the program is also working with partners like the State Police's Operation Rise and the Hope Exists Foundation to help with housing and other needed services. On November 22, 2024, on Georgia Avenue in Atlantic City, city social worker Anthony Woodard and Director of Health and Human Services for the City Jarrod Barnes answer questions from members of the press at the unveiling of their new program, Hope Work Initiative, a program which provides temporary employment for homeless individuals with the City. On November 22, 2024, on Georgia Avenue in Atlantic City, Director of Health and Human Services for the City of Atlantic City Jarrod Barnes answers questions from members of the press at the unveiling of his new program, Hope Work Initiative, a program which provides temporary employment for homeless individuals with the City. On November 22, 2024, on Georgia Avenue in Atlantic City, city social worker Anthony Woodard answers questions from members of the press at the unveiling of his new program, Hope Work Initiative, a program which provides temporary employment for homeless individuals with the City. On November 22, 2024, at Georgia avenue and Artic ave, Thomas Taylor sweeps the sidewalks as one of the participants of the City of Atlantic City’s Homeless Outreach unit's program Hope Work Initiative, a new opportunity that provides temporary employment for homeless individuals with the City. On November 22, 2024, at Georgia avenue in Atlantic City, Diamond Heard, 51, sweeps the streets as one of the participants of the City of Atlantic City’s Homeless Outreach unit's program Hope Work Initiative, a new opportunity that provides temporary employment for homeless individuals with the City. On November 22, 2024, at Georgia avenue and Artic ave, Jason McCracken, 38, talks about his battle with substance abuse but lists his skills from electric work to cooking to plumbing, and how he is excited to be participating in Atlantic City’s Homeless Outreach unit's program Hope Work Initiative, which provides new opportunity for temporary employment for homeless individuals. On November 22, 2024, at Georgia avenue and Artic ave, Thomas Taylor sweeps the sidewalks as one of the participants of the City of Atlantic City’s Homeless Outreach unit's program Hope Work Initiative, a new opportunity that provides temporary employment for homeless individuals with the City. On November 22, 2024, at Georgia avenue and Artic ave, Jason McCracken, 38, sweeps the street and sidewalk as one of the participants of the City of Atlantic City’s Homeless Outreach unit's program Hope Work Initiative, a new opportunity that provides temporary employment for homeless individuals with the City. On November 22, 2024, at Georgia avenue and Artic ave, Thomas Taylor takes a break from sweeping the sidewalk to say hello to Mayor Marty Small. Taylor is one of the participants of the City of Atlantic City’s Homeless Outreach unit's program Hope Work Initiative, a new opportunity that provides temporary employment for homeless individuals with the City. On November 22, 2024, on Georgia Avenue in Atlantic City, Mayor Marty Small takes questions from members of the press at the unveiling of anew program, Hope Work Initiative, which provides temporary employment for homeless individuals with the City. On November 22, 2024, at Georgia avenue in Atlantic City, Diamond Heard, 51, sweeps the streets as one of the participants of the City of Atlantic City’s Homeless Outreach unit's program Hope Work Initiative, a new opportunity that provides temporary employment for homeless individuals with the City. On November 22, 2024, at Georgia avenue in Atlantic City, Diamond Heard, 51, sweeps the streets as one of the participants of the City of Atlantic City’s Homeless Outreach unit's program Hope Work Initiative, a new opportunity that provides temporary employment for homeless individuals with the City. On November 22, 2024, at Georgia avenue in Atlantic City, Diamond Heard, 51, sweeps the streets as one of the participants of the City of Atlantic City’s Homeless Outreach unit's program Hope Work Initiative, a new opportunity that provides temporary employment for homeless individuals with the City. On November 22, 2024, at Georgia avenue and Artic ave, Jason McCracken, 38, sweeps the street and sidewalk as one of the participants of the City of Atlantic City’s Homeless Outreach unit's program Hope Work Initiative, a new opportunity that provides temporary employment for homeless individuals with the City. On November 22, 2024, at Georgia avenue and Artic ave, Jason McCracken, 38, sweeps the street and sidewalk as one of the participants of the City of Atlantic City’s Homeless Outreach unit's program Hope Work Initiative, a new opportunity that provides temporary employment for homeless individuals with the City. 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