COJ #127 - No Repercussions for Judge Carmen Mullen, Judicial Committee Rules + The Shocking Phone Calls Sending Horry County Spiraling

Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and attorney Eric Bland cover a lot of ground in this latest episode, starting with the death of Pope Francis, a religious leader who routinely called for justice and spoke out against hypocrisy. What will the future of the church look like now? Also on the show, Alex Murdaugh’s co-conspirator Russell Laffitte appeared in court last week to finally admit his guilt. Is this the end of the road for the federal cases in the Murdaugh saga, or will there be more charges filed against yet-unknown players? Plus, three years after Eric Bland and First Circuit Solicitor David Pascoe filed complaints with the South Carolina Judicial Conduct Committee against Judge Carmen Mullen, they finally have an answer from the mysterious and secretive committee: There’s nothing to see here. In other words, Judge Mullen will not face any disciplinary action for her role in Alex Murdaugh’s theft from the Satterfields. And the CoJ team is fired up about it! Finally, Mandy, Liz and Eric talk about the disturbing details that are emerging from the Scott Spivey case in Horry County — specifically the calls that one of Scott’s shooters made in the aftermath of Scott’s killing. This case is about to blow the lid off corruption inside Horry County Police Department, SLED and the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office. ⚖️ Cups Up!! ☕Episode Resources“This is hypocrisy.” - Pope Francis 🗣️“Russell Laffitte Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy, Wire Fraud, Bank Fraud, and Misapplying Bank Funds” - United States Attorney’s Office Press Release, April 18, 2025 📰Judge Carmen Mullen Episode - MMP 65 🎧“Message to would-be rapists in Beaufort County: You’ll probably get away with it” by Liz Farrrell, The Island Packet, May 10, 2017 📰SC Commission on Judicial Conduct Public Member Application Form 📄About the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) Website 🌐“Rep. Nancy Mace posts video showing her cursing and ranting at constituent in makeup aisle” - The Independent, April 21, 2025 📰TSP 95 & 96 - Weldon Boyd’s 911 Call 🎧Premium Member ResourcesRussell Laffitte’s Federal Plea Deal - April 14, 2025 📄Judge Carmen Mullen’s OD