Dick Gets Hammered: Judge McCaslin Changes Murdaugh Murders Case Going Forward - 169

About this episode

At Friday's pre-trial hearing in the Murdaugh murders retrial, Judge Debra McCaslin corrected the record on Dick Harpootlian's claim that Alex passed a polygraph "with flying colors" — he actually failed the only polygraph he ever took on his financial crimes, and has never been polygraphed about the murders — and then Judge McCaslin delivered the reprimand we never let ourselves hope for: candor with the court is not optional (👀 Mebbie…?). This case will be tried under the rules of evidence, "not in the press and not in the court of public opinion." Investigative journalists ⁠⁠Mandy Matney⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Liz Farrell⁠⁠ break down the polygraph saga fact by fact, the April 5, 2027 trial date showdown ("whether you like it or not"), and the legacy (old man) media coverage that buried the lede. Part Two will open a whole can of wriggly worms about Ryan Spencer North, and Big Creighton Energy AKA BCE. Let's Dive In… 🥽 🦈 Share the⁠⁠ LUNASHARK® Premium Community⁠⁠ on Supercast and Patreon - Together we go further ☀️ 🩷🩷By Popular Demand, You Can⁠⁠ “Help Journalist Mandy Matney Fight $176,500 Contempt Order” GoFundMe⁠⁠ 🩷🩷 Lawyers & judges: email your insights or offer yo