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Inside a Murder Trial of the Century, With Prosecutor John Meadors: The Alex Murdaugh Case

Inside a Murder Trial of the Century, With Prosecutor John Meadors: The Alex Murdaugh Case

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 What’s it like to be a prosecutor in a case so high-profile it was dubbed “the trial of the century?” This episode of Litigation Radio is a special one featuring guest John Meadors, the veteran murder trial prosecutor hired by the South Carolina Attorney General’s office to help prosecute prominent South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh in a sensational 2023 murder trial. Meadors will join the American Bar Association’s Litigation Section annual conference as a guest in a session titled “The Court of Public Opinion: Litigating in the Media Spotlight.” In South Carolina, there had perhaps never been a more highly watched and scrutinized trial, and reporters and TV trucks filled the courtroom and the streets outside. This episode also features the story of Judge Griselda Vega Samuel, co-chair of this year’s conference. Vega Samuel spent decades in the law, much of it in nonprofits and protecting our most vulnerable populations’ rights before ascending to the bench. Her career trajectory is a fascinating study in public service. Also, ABA Litigation Section chair Larry Kristinik offers insider tips and experiences from a national conference. There’s more to the conference than sessions and speakers. We hope to see you all at this year’s conference. Plus, a “quick tip” from veteran attorney Nikki Bhavsar about learning who you are, making the most out of mentorships, and learning the real practice of law after law school. Mentioned in This Episode: “'He lied and lied!' John Meadors closing argument in Alex Murdaugh trial: full video” YouTube “Trial of Alex Murdaugh,” Wikipedia “To Crown a King, Kill the Law,” by Leonard Niehoff, Detroit Daily News Professor Leonard Niehoff: “Mathew Rosengart, Power Litigator Who Freed Britney Spears From Conservatorship, Closes Chapter of Representing Pop Superstar,” The Hollywood Reporter American Bar Association 2025 Litigation Section Annual Conference April 30 – May 2, American Bar Association American Bar Association Litigation Section
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