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In the complex case against Richard "Alex" Murdaugh charges are still being filed. The disgraced former attorney was convicted of murdering his wife and son last month. And this week, he was hit with additional charges when the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office handed down a new indictment. 

He testified at his murder trial admitting he was a liar and stole his client's money. But claimed he was innocent of murder.

 Murdaugh is being charged with two counts of tax evasion for 2020 and 2021, where he allegedly failed to report over two-million dollars in income from illegal activities.

The latest charges are added on to the previous indictment accusing him of evading taxes from 2011 to 2019. And not paying taxes on $6,954,639 of unreported income.

More Murdaugh charges 

104 criminal charges have already been filed against him. This includes state-level charges for defrauding victims of roughly $8.8 million and the state of $620,000. Three local charges are also pending against him concerning a roadside shooting and insurance fraud scheme.

In March Murdaugh was convicted on four felony charges for the murder of his wife and son. And is currently serving consecutive life sentences without parole in a maximum-security state prison.

It is also possible that federal tax evasion charges may also be brought against Murdaugh. Willful tax evasion can result in a prison sentence of up to five years and/or a fine of up to $10,000, plus the cost of prosecution.

The State Grand Jury investigation into Murdaugh is being conducted by various state and federal agencies including the S.C. Law Enforcement Division, Attorney General's Office, Department of Revenue, FBI, and U.S. Attorney's Office.

Before Murdaugh’s fall from grace, his family name was well-known for over a century in South Carolina. Members of the family have held positions as solicitors, prosecutors, and judges, and their influence in the legal system has been widespread.

Murdaugh's case has garnered significant media attention.  Netflix filmed a documentary called “Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal” was shown during the trial.  And HBO also aired a documentary series, “Low Country: The Murdaugh Dynasty.”