USA v. Laffitte

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Case overview

Case Number:

9:22-cr-00658

Court:

South Carolina

Nature of Suit:

Judge:

Richard M Gergel

Firms

  1. April 18, 2025

    Murdaugh's Banker Pleads Guilty To Fraud Ahead Of Retrial

    A former bank CEO accused of helping ex-lawyer and convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh steal client money pled guilty Friday to fraud ahead of a retrial, months after his initial conviction was overturned based on jury irregularities.

  2. May 13, 2024

    Ex-Banker Tied To Murdaugh Says Juror Issue Merits Retrial

    A former banker who was convicted of helping ex-attorney and convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh steal clients' money has urged the Fourth Circuit to give him a new trial, arguing two jurors were unconstitutionally removed.

  3. August 15, 2023

    Ex-Banker Linked To Murdaugh Can Shield Trial Docs

    The Fourth Circuit granted a request to shield documents that are part of a prison release request by a former banker from South Carolina convicted of funneling law client funds to infamous lawyer-turned-murderer Alex Murdaugh.

  4. August 02, 2023

    Bank Exec Gets 7 Years For Allegedly Aiding Murdaugh Fraud

    A Palmetto State Bank executive convicted of helping disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh steal clients' money was sentenced Tuesday to seven years in federal prison.