Russell Laffitte, Alex Murdaugh's friend and the former CEO of Palmetto State Bank, has been denied a new trial in his case related to Murdaugh's embezzlement schemes.
Victims of Alex Murdaugh s convoluted web of lies and criminality celebrated his conviction tonight - as reports suggest he could be jailed for a further 700 years for his financial crimes.
Alex Murdaugh, 54, last week failed to apologize to clients who he stole millions from - stating only that he was embarrassed by the thefts - as the prosecutor grilled him over the most egregious cases.