**Trial of Public Opinion**

Last night, I watched Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal on Netflix. To my surprise, Alex Murdaugh is being currently tried for the murder of his son and wife. How is that possible?

The same judge that denied his bond on the Netflix series, is the judge who is presiding over the trial. No change of venue was filed by the defense team?

Here is the problem: Netflix is watched all over the world and Mr. Murdaugh has been front and center in the middle of the controversy. How would the presumption of innocent affect him?

When the public finds you guilty, just as I did last night, and you find that the trial is being happening as we speak, the logical conclusion is that he would be found guilty as charged…

I guess we will have to wait and see for the outcome. But, it is a sad day for justice in America today! Perhaps the defense team is counting on the publicity for the upcoming appeal!!!

• The expressions herein are the author’s sole opinion and shall not be construed as any group whatsoever. The author holds advanced degrees in law, theology, and biblical exposition.