Murdaugh Attorneys Seek New Trial Amidst Jury Tampering Allegations Against Court Clerk

Murdaugh attorneys accuse Colleton County clerk Rebecca Hill of jury tampering to pressure quick guilty verdict and secure book deal.
Hill accused of having private conversations with jury foreperson, advising jurors to distrust Murdaugh's testimony.
Murdaugh found guilty in March of murdering his wife and son, sentenced to consecutive life sentences.
Attorneys cite sworn juror affidavits alleging Hill's misconduct, request federal probe into civil rights violations.
Defense hopes to win new trial but prosecution views allegations as "complete poppycock."