I have not read anything that proves RL knew what was going on. My guess is he probably had an idea AM was up to some shady stuff but never asked any questions.
ABC in Charleston has a reporter live tweeting his testimony @drewtripp
Prosecutor pulled the gloves off after they originally agreed to a proffer agreement but later on felt that he wasn't telling the truth.
At best I think he "never asked any questions" wink wink nod nod. He testified, and it's no secret, that AM was a close friend as well as one of the bank's biggest and best clients (including PMPED). You don't just "not know" what's going on with your best and biggest accounts, I don't care what business or industry you're in.
I doubt we ever know, but my question is did AM ever specifically tell RL that he was stealing money from clients and / or that the money he was depositing at the bank was stolen. My inclination is that conversation never happened, which I think is the basis of RL’s defense. Of course, he should probably serve time for not doing his job even if he honestly did not know what was happening.
Agree with your assessment. AM's success in his alleged criminal enterprise depended on the small town good ole boy network and the reputation of his family. I don't think the scheme would have worked if a regular attorney tried it. Really feel for the Murdaugh family because I know they're probably many honest brokers in their flock.
I guess RL may have never known for a fact that it was stolen money but the negligence shown is astonishing. I could see the only thing that might keep Russ out of jail is the whole thing is so confusing that jurors may not fully understand. To be honest, I don’t even truly know what the charge is and what would just be considered unethical and/or negligent.
I always thought the question was if it was gross negligence (seems like the best case scenario for RL) or knowingly participating in a scheme to steal money. How do you prove what’s in someone’s head if there is no witness or no email, letter, or recorded conversation? There is really no question what happened or what RL should have done, which I think the prosecution has done a good job pointing out.
I know the sky is blue without anybody telling me it is.
Don't forget that RL likely owed a fiduciary duty to some of the account holders. Not sure what intent level is associated with that because fulfilling fiduciary obligations is an action.
It is easy to prove what happened but it’s hard to prove that he knew what he was doing when it happened. Honesty, he should have taken the deal to serve five years in federal prison because it sounds like the trial has potentially put the bank and other members of his family in hot water.
I take that as Buster thinks his father committed the murders but I suppose he simply may not want to be on the record. You have to feel bad for him."Responding emotionally to DailyMail.com's enquiry, 'Presumably you're supporting your father?' he replied, 'You have no right to presume anything.'
And he was adamant as he said, 'I don't want to see it written anywhere that I'm supporting my father.'
Asked if he wished to make any other statement regarding his father's innocence or guilt he said simply, 'I have no interest in saying anything. I have no comment,' before politely returning indoors."
Buster Murdaugh rejects suggestion he supports father Alex Murdaugh
DailyMail.com questioned Richard 'Buster' Murdaugh, 26, on whether he supports his father Alex, who is awaiting trial for the murder of his wife and younger son.mol.im
Pretty good summary of charges and meaning here https://www.live5news.com/2022/11/22/jury-deliberation-russell-laffitte-trial/
One thing most should be thankful for is that AM isn't our close friend. People are accountable for their deeds, and these deeds created financial harm, but still....such a waste of a life/lives.
While you gotta eventually keep living your life, the last place I'd want to be is a public area with people from all across the state. I'd imagine a South Carolina win doesn't feel as good when your mom and brother are dead, your last name is ruined and your dad is being found out to be a very bad person.
Why would they offer this?
My guess is because Murdaugh is 64 and would be 94 when released. High probability that he is no longer living or in a state that he could do no harm to anyone at 94. That plus it would save the state a ton of time and money on the legal proceedings.
You're rational and likely not a narcissist that was raised in "Low Country Family." Not sure AM has adjusted his thinking to the new reality of how his actions have impacted his family's reputation, power and wealth.
Finding multiple links on google stating he was born in 1958 putting him at 64.
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I could be wrong but I could have sworn he was in college in the late 80’s.Finding multiple links on google stating he was born in 1958 putting him at 64.
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Internet is likely wrong here (imagine that).
I see from Maggie's obit that she graduated from South Carolina in 1991 and met Alex while there. Another site mentions Alex being on the football team in 1988. My guess is that he was born in 1968 not 1958.
Yes, I believe he is much younger than me. I have younger friends who knew his kids/wife.Internet is likely wrong here (imagine that).
