Judge grills Alex Murdaugh during prison sentencing for murder trial

South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life in prison without parole Friday, a day after he was convicted of murder in the shooting deaths of his wife and son.

Judge Clifton Newman asked Murdaugh if he had anything he wanted to say before sentencing him to two consecutive life terms, and the one-prominent lawyer maintained his innocence.

“As I tell you again, I respect this court. But I am innocent. I would never under any circumstances hurt my wife Maggie and I would never under any circumstances hurt my son Paul Paul,” Murdaugh responded.

“And it might not have been you. It might have been the monster you become,” when taking large amounts of opiates, Newman replied, noting Murdaugh's decadeslong addiction to painkillers.

[rhwinner]

I believe he's convinced himself he didn't do it. The cognitive dissonance from facing that reality is just too much for a man with so much pride.

[rosemarymcgrory]

Very intelligent and calm judge ..well spoken he even mentioned the death penalty...which AM should of received

[nataliemaja]

The Narcissist AM had to get the last word🤷🏽‍♀️.#Guilty🎤🎤

[davecoppenrath]

Murda was the case that they gave him 😅

[TeresaMom]

Judge Newman said some of the same things to Alex Murdaugh as he did to Nathaniel Rowland sentencing.

[nancyking]

I wanted to hear what the judge said at sentencing!!

[emiliehus]

Alex got what he deserves!! Nothing less!!!! Paul's video put the killer right there!! Paul got you in the

[HRH.Princess]

I love Judge was fabulous. I hope he has a great retirement. What a case to finish on. His speech was unforgettable. Especially when the Judge has just lost his son and Alex murdered his son.

[anthon]

Now if only justice did their job with TRUMP !!