Courtroom seats returned for some Murdo family members due to inappropriate contact and conduct

When the double murder trial of Alex Murdo resumes on Friday,

some of his relatives will have to sit in the back of a South Carolina courtroom because of inappropriate contact and conduct,

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the Colleton County court clerk said. Murdaugh is due to go on trial for

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the Colleton County court clerk said. Murdaugh is due to go on trial for

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the murders of Magee and his wife and eldest son, Paul Murdaugh, on June 7, 2021.

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He has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder and two weapons charges.

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In court on Wednesday, Alex Murdoff's sister, Lynn Murdoff Goetti,

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gave him a book through a member of her defense team.

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A source with knowledge of the incident told CNN that it was not shared with

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A source with knowledge of the incident told CNN that it was not shared with

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An Air Force assessment obtained by CNN says a spy balloon was "launched and controlled"

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the victim's attorney, and Goetti was warned just five minutes in advance.

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