Today, Cup of Justice Co-Hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland — take a look at the South Carolina Supreme Court’s decision to hear Alex Murdaugh’s appeal in his quest for a new murder trial. The headlines say this is a BIG DEAL and a major win for Alex, but is that true? What does it mean that the Supreme Court is allowing him the opportunity to skip the line in his appeal? Is it a sign they’re ready to let him start over? Or is it their way of hastening the inevitable and sending Alex on his merry way to federal court? 

Mandy, Liz and Eric explore the answers to those questions plus whether they think the state AG’s Office could survive a Remmer hearing in this case. 

Also on the show, the Horry County Police Department and Myrtle Beach Police Department appear to be holding back in their responses to Luna Shark's Freedom of Information Act requests in the Mica Francis case. What do we think is happening here? And what legal action should be taken? Eric explains the options. 

Plus, Mica Francis’ multiple calls to police in which she accused her estranged husband — Pastor JP MIller — of taking her notary public embosser and expressing fears that he was going to forge her name on documents … that was an even bigger deal than we previously thought. Premium members will get an extended conversations about our fights against corrupt agencies violating FOIA... so stay tuned on that front, we're just getting started....

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