Judge Expresses Sympathy For Alex Murdaugh Despite Sentencing Him to Life in Prison

Judge Clifton Newman sentenced Alex Murdaugh to life in prison without parole for murdering his wife and son.
Newman admitted to feeling sorry for Murdaugh despite the convictions and believed Murdaugh would not commit the crimes again if given another chance.
The trial received widespread media attention due to Murdaugh's prominence as a South Carolina lawyer.
Murdaugh plans to appeal the convictions as he faces additional charges related to alleged financial crimes and lawsuits.
Newman's comments expressing sympathy for Murdaugh came months after presiding over the high-profile trial.