COJ #59 - Credibility, Defamation and the Rules of Civility: How the Takedown of Becky Hill Has Gone Off the Rails

Published: Dec. 12, 2023, 5:04 a.m.

b"True Sunlight Podcast co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and everyone\\u2019s favorite attorney Eric Bland \\u2014 talk about the potential damage caused by a TikTok lawyer from South Carolina who appears to have been leaked at least one of the ethics complaints filed against Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill in July. Also on the show, a discussion about why Becky\\u2019s credibility might factor into the decision to grant Alex Murdaugh a new trial. Plus, if Alex is granted a new trial, what does this mean for the sanctity of the jury process moving forward.\\n\\nOn today\\u2019s show we also talk about the different types of defamation that exist and what South Carolina\\u2019s oath of civility means in terms of how lawyers are expected to conduct themselves in and out of the courtroom. One thing we\\u2019re discovering behind the scenes is that just about every aspect of what\\u2019s happening to Becky Hill is tied to a Murdaugh associate in some way \\u2014 either directly or indirectly.\\n\\nThis surprises us zero, obviously.\\xa0And we'll talk about the why's in this episode.\\xa0\\n\\nLet's get into it...\\n\\nOn this episode, Luna Shark Premium Members get a couple super exclusive tidbits from EB about his early days as a layer. Join Luna Shark Premium today at Lunashark.Supercast.com. Premium Members also get access to searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on\\xa0lunasharkmedia.com\\xa0all in one place.\\xa0CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. And for those just wanting ad-free listening without all the other great content, we now offer ad-free listening on Apple Podcast through a subscription to Luna Shark Plus on the Apple Podcasts App.\\n\\nSUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcP\\n\\nMandy's new book, Blood on Their Hands\\xa0arrived November 14th. Go to\\xa0www.bloodontheirhandsbook.com\\xa0to learn more.\\xa0\\n\\n***\\xa0NEW:\\xa0If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com\\xa0and we'll send you fun merch if you find something that needs to be adjusted!\\xa0***\\n\\nFind us on social media:\\nTwitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twitter.com/theericbland\\nhttps://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/\\nYouTube\\n*The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices"