The prosecution went after Murdaugh’s credibility in its cross-examination
The main goal of today’s cross-examination was to impeach Murdaugh’s credibility in front of the jury.
The prosecution made the most headway when attacking his fuzzy timeline of events just before and after the killings. But the jury heard the word “lie” so many times, there’s always a risk of it losing some impact at a certain point.
There’s a fine line in this case between persuading the jury he can’t be trusted and belaboring the point after weeks of trial.
Murdaugh testimony concludes, court adjourned for day
After defense hammered in the point in re-direct that Murdaugh’s drug addiction controlled his fraudulent behavior and that their client was not attempting to mislead SLED investigators, re-cross examination began.
Waters argued once again that Murdaugh was manufacturing an alibi to cover his tracks, citing cellphone records. The prosecution has told the jury throughout the day that Murdaugh has lied for years, and that his testimony yesterday was one more lie to add to the list.
Murdaugh doubled down this afternoon that he did not murder his son or wife.
“I would never hurt Maggie. I would never hurt Paul,” Murdaugh testified.
Court will resume Monday at 9:30 a.m. ET. The defense said they expect to call four witnesses.
Defense addresses Murdaugh lies as re-direct begins
Jurors are back in the courtroom as re-direct begins of Murdaugh.
Defense attorney Jim Griffin asked if Murdaugh repeatedly lied to those he loved to hide his addiction.
“I did,” he testified.
Prosecution finishes questioning Murdaugh
The prosecution finished questioning Murdaugh just before 4 p.m. ET Friday following a day of cross-examination. After prosecutor Creighton Waters wrapped, the judge called for a 15-minute break.
Prosecution connecting web of Murdaugh’s admitted lies
Waters has been walking the jury through all the times Murdaugh has lied to people from the financial crimes to the omission about…
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