The judge in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial has decided to allow testimony about alleged financial crimes, a key win for the prosecution who claims it its necessary to prove motive in the case. Judge Clifton Newman issued his ruling just before noon. For days, Newman has allowed testimony on this topic without the jury in the room, while he listened to determine if it was relevant. On Monday, he concluded it was. Much of last week's trial surrounded a debate over whether claims of financial crimes could be admitted as evidence. Murdaugh is accused of taking millions from his former law firm and clients, including the family of his housekeeper who died after an injury while working at the Murdaugh family home. Murdaugh is a former prominent attorney in South Carolina who's accused of killing his wife, Maggie, and adult son, Paul, at the family's 1,700 estate in Colleton County in June of 2021. The trial is taking place in nearby Walterboro, SC. Read more about the trial here: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/special-reports/alex-murdaugh-live-updates-february-6/101-b79226c8-2a0a-4a69-9b58-b6f8bc8ece85