COJ #155 - First Amendment Under Fire + Subpoenas, Scandals, and Sexual Harassment + When Power Corrupts the Process
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and attorney Eric Bland dive into three major developments shaking the South Carolina legal landscape…
First, we're breaking down renewed public scrutiny of attorney Dick Harpootlian, reacting to his recent media comments, his portrayal in Murdaugh: Death in the Family, and long-standing grievances about his courtroom behavior and treatment of others.
(12:30) Then we’re looking at disturbing developments in the Beach v. Parkers civil conspiracy case, where criminal defense attorney Mark Moore seems to have a new target: The First Amendment. We’ll look at a new wave of subpoenas from attorney Mark Moore targeting journalists, podcast supporters, and private citizens in what appears to be retaliation for media coverage. We’ll analyze their legal validity, the chilling effect on sources, his absurd theories, and potential motions to quash.
(36:40) The hosts dissect the rapidly-unraveling Horry County “sex scandal” narrative, contrasting the official account with new allegations of retaliation, misconduct, and flawed media coverage.
Thoughtful, fiery, and deeply transparent—this episode confronts power, misinformation, and the real-world consequences of unethical attorneys (in general) and corrupt institutions.
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Episode References
Attorney, former employees outline 'serious allegations' against HCPD - 🌐Parker's Settles Mallory Beach Boat Death Case for $18.5 Million - ABC News 4 📺
South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure – Rule 45 📃
South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure – Rule 11 📃
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