Clifton Newman is a well-known American judge and attorney who presided over the Alex Murdaugh case, know his bio and profile
Find out more about his biography, career, and much more.
Judge Clifton Newman has finally closed Alex Murdaugh’s trial for murdering his wife and son, sentencing him to two consecutive life terms in prison. Prior to his sentencing, Murdaugh maintained his innocence, stating in court that he would never hurt his wife or son.
Who is judge Clifton Newman in the Alex Murdaugh murders trail, bio, age, family, wife, education, career
#AlexMurdaughTrial #MurdaughFamily #AlexMurdaugh
👨🏽⚖️Judge Clifton Newman has a great personality & is an amazing judge!
👨🏽⚖️He kept control of the courtroom, the lawyers & moved the process along
👨🏽⚖️He allowed transparency, essential for the #MurdaughTrial
👨🏽⚖️Thank you, Your Honor! 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/Vit4jd3uHD— Pixie ✨🧚🏻♀️☀️ (@PixiePi13720126) March 2, 2023
Reminder 🥺 that Judge Clifton Newman's beloved son literally passed away DAYS before this POS#AlexMurdaugh's
"speedy trial" began.
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At the ABSOLUTE INSISTENCE of (Senator)
Dick Harpootlian 🤬🥺#MurdaughTrial#MurdaughFamilyhttps://t.co/mcii5RaQH7 pic.twitter.com/4X3ChQ0WZE— Ashley from 4th grade (@PhD_OnTheCouch) February 13, 2023
However, when asked by Judge Newman about a statement he made during his testimony about “a tangled web we weave,” Murdaugh admitted to lying and continuing to lie. The judge then questioned when the deception would end.
The jury debated for approximately three hours on March 2 before reaching a verdict and convicting Murdaugh of the murders of Maggie Murdaugh, 52, and Paul Murdaugh, 22, who were killed in June 2021. Since then, Judge Clifton Newman has become the talk of the town, with many people praising him for his decision. So, let’s find out everything about him:
Who is Clifton Newman?
Clifton Newman is a well-known American attorney and judge. He has been in the news because he announced life imprisonment for Alex Murdaugh for the notorious Murdaugh murders.
He was born on November 7, 1951, in Kingstree, South Carolina. His father’s name is Reverend Dr. Marion L. Newman, Sr., and his mother’s name is Alice Singleton Newman.
In 1969, Clifton Newman graduated as valedictorian from his segregated high school and enrolled at Cleveland State University. Cleveland Marshall College of Law is where he obtained his Juris Doctor.
He is married, and his wife’s name is Patricia. They are parents of four children. He is 71 years old.
His career
After beginning his law career in Ohio, Clifton Newman established a private practice there. He fought eleven murder cases, four of which sought the death penalty, as well as personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice cases.
He was overwhelmingly chosen to fill the position of circuit court judge at-large in 2000, and he was re-elected three times. Also, he helped black judges and attorneys advance in their professions.