The trial of Alex Murdaugh, a prominent South Carolina legal scion, began today with prosecutors revealing new evidence against him. Murdaugh is facing two counts of murder in the deaths of his wife and business partner.

In opening statements, prosecutors argued that Murdaugh had a financial motive for the killings and presented evidence of his alleged involvement in the crime. They also showed a video of Murdaugh sobbing in front of his surviving son during the trial.

Murdaugh’s defense team has filed motions to exclude expert testimony on forensic evidence from the case. They argued that the evidence was obtained unlawfully and should not be considered by the jury.

The trial is expected to last several weeks and will include testimony from witnesses and experts.

Stay tuned for more reports on the Alex Murdaugh trial as it progresses.