‘Extreme Anger’: Alex Murdaugh’s Lawyer Gets Fired Up While Grilling Witness
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- Опубликовано: 27 фев 2023
- Alex Murdaugh’s attorney Richard Harpootlian began shouting while questioning his client’s former law firm partner on Tuesday. “Are you angry at him for stealing your money?” Harpootlian asked Ronnie Crosby. “I have had anger with him, extreme anger,” Crosby said before listing off why he was angry with Murdaugh in the past.
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Anyone who would steal the money from his housekeeper's sons that worked & looked after his babies for over 20 years... is a MONSTER!
He may have done more than that. The details of Gloria's death are extremely muddy and not examined by the cops, only relayed by AM.
@@oliviatreeI think he merked her off. Knowing he was going to get money. Everyone's is a money sign
He was not home when Gloria died. But word on the street was that Maggie’s pushed her
So is everyone gonna ignore one of the housekeeper son's is a redhead 👀
I can't unsee it🤷🏾♀️
@@kendellchadwatts7595 Interesting. If there had been a decent criminal investigation of Gloria's fall, we'd have a much clearer picture. I have a hard time accepting her death was happenstance. Blaming it on the dogs? Nah.
These two men are miles apart when it comes to integrity. AM's lawyer is an absolute disgrace.
How do you know what is morally superior quality ethics going on ?
@@ZootZinBootZ you tried to sound intelligent but you failed miserably.
@@michaelmyers8549 you answered a different question.. that is failure or deceptive by choice .... Showing the intellectual property of the voided logic I was asking you about..
He’s a politician first. Sleazy is a requirement.
Hapoolian was brilliant. He's his lawyer. Did his job. Best preformance so far.
Adore ronnie for clapping back.
The witness held up very well. Credit to him.
Ronnie Crosby is a rock star. He is by far the most honest attorney in that firm.
Alec, stole from his client too!..
That’s what they want you to think
*HONEST ATTORNEY!* LOL What section of Dreamland in the world of make-believe do you reside? Do you get mail all the way out there?
Defense Lawyers are showing their true colors!
All defense accomplished was strengthening the witness's testimony.
@@patricias5122 I could not agree more. His testimony impacted me the most, then Shelly's, because they both were so betrayed by Alex for so long and they were heartbroken.
@@patricias5122 I totally agree with you.
"Your probably trying to take me somewhere you dont want to"..... Hahaha One of the best comments Ive heard through this trial.
my face when he said “what he did to his family” 😳😳😳😳😳
Another fail for the defense 😂 he really thought he was going to out this witness as angry and vindictive by insulting him? The defense is sinking fast!
What a great witness, beating down the defendant lawyer on the issue of anger!
Perhaps bc of his own experience as an attorney. I like him. Good witness.
He’s trying to make him angry. And Ronny has tons of professionalism.
Must be a Christian
Lawyer was more upset than anybody.. what a clown.
He is also an elected representative in the legislature of his state.
Speaks volumes that the defense tried to paint Ronnie angry and vindictive against him. As a man he spoke very well on not carrying anger. Shame on this defense and Alex!
the only way that lawyer could actually get hands on Maggie's half of Alec's assets is by actually killing her. Finding out if Moselle was in Paul's name rather than Alec's name to be the next in line for the property means if Paul was named, then Alec by default as spouse would likely inherit the property... if such was the case then yes "FRAMING ALEC" might have been an unintended consequence given the strict timeline. The property at the time was set to be sold but not yet sold. Since the assets weren't completely liquid yet there is a potential to have Alec register the capital gain if he inherits the property/asset. There may be a lot more to this than you realize. And the prosecution brought this upon their case by opening pandora's box.
Corrupt just like Allex. The only person that could defend a man like that. The Murdaugh family must be going to pay Alex's legal fees! Or I bet he wouldn't touch him.
@@rhondawhitewolf4117 they more they expense away in legal fees the less he has to pay back his partners.
The defence attorney is a bumbling fool.
SO glad Mr. Crosby responded the way he did-He won't be pushed around by Harpo's innuendo and baiting, but Ronnie had had enough and yet still maintained professionalism. Harpo is despicable and without a soul. I wonder how he sleeps at night.
He's been eating & breathing our resources way too long.
Defense lawyer made himself sound and look like a fool, foolish reasoning foolish lies, and a big bully too.
That's why I don't like to look him.
The defence is grasping at straws.
and coming up with needles.
That was sleazy by the defense attorney. It felt wrong. It felt like something a sleazy, corrupt lawyer would do to defend a sleazy, corrupt, GUILTY client.
Disgusting.
It was bad, but no worse than the state with Alex. Both a very bad look. Interesting that it’s lawyers against lawyers on the stand though. Maybe that’s why it’s so tough. And everyone is getting tired I’m sure 😂
He is also an elected representative in the legislature of his state.
Amen, sister.
How do u know he's guilty? Lindsay Graham says he's innocent, he knows him personally. Lindsay Graham wouldn't lie
@@ericg4915 what? I am a conservative and LG is a liar 💯
This attorney is trying to make this witness look like he is the one on trial here. A true characteristic of a narcissist. What a jerk.
But every trial lawyer does this.
You can’t say this man is a narcissist based on this. Smh y’all wear the word out I swear.
@@westcoastorbust2462Seriously! What is wrong with these people?
I dont think you now what the word narcissist is.
Well, that was painful. This defense lawyer is terrible. He didn’t only come off as desperate- badgering and bullying the witness, but also made points against his client by asking questions he thought he knew the answers to. Pointing out Alex is “theatrical” in court as a lawyer, that he has the ability to turn emotions on and off easily was THE WORST point he could have made after the tearful testimony the jury watched from the defendant. He only outdid himself with his second question (after getting flustered) “Well do you think he did it??”. Omg. You never ever ask that as a defense attorney. The prosecution couldn’t have done this better than this guy.
Well said. Agreed.
So ridiculous. !
I agree with your assessment
I disagree. I think that he had one goal: to get this guy angry to give the jury any sliver of doubt that he could be testifying to get back at Alec for ruining his firm. All he wanted was to create enough doubt so when the jury deliberated, they minimize his testimony based on the belief he could be biased. I think he succeeded… to a degree.
@@patricias5122 Yes it is very ethical.
Ronnie seems like a good man.
He's still a lawyer 😒
@@TheRhNegative lol i said "seems" but good point
Alex got the lawyers he deserved.
The defense is getting absolutely destroyed today
thank God.
Why would Alec even turn Paul over at all. If his brains was laying next to his legs. My opinion he was looking for that phone
Possibly trying to open it with facial rec
Agree.
Looking for his drug stash which AM admitted he had during the initial police interview that night. Addicts get murderously angry when you try to take their drugs away as Paul did with AM's drugs.
I think AM shot Paul because he wanted his drugs back and Paul refused. Maggie was shot after Paul in my opinion.
that's exactly what he was looking for.
So your saying you believe he actually did try and turn Paul ? One could say he did none of that
Dang, that made Alec look even worse.
Him and his lawyer are just mad because they messed up with their lies
Alex Murdaugh messed up by testifying last Friday.
*Pronouns Him/He
The defense lawyer is horrible but this also speaks more of Alex’s character… he is a true POS!
After all the pain he inflicted all the deceit etc he still allowed his attorney to try and throw this witness under the bus!! He has zero integrity and I’m convinced he 100% killed his family, had something to do with the housekeepers death and also the cover up of Stephan Smith.
Buster in my opinion is on the down low in low country. Both him, buster and alec are dangerous sociopaths. Run Brooklyn run!
@@jadepaulsen8456 also alec brother. the one who cleaned up after paul.
I agree!!
@@jadepaulsen8456 definitely. I just finished the Netflix documentary and the entire family are just disgusting.
Good thing you’re not a juror seeing how you can’t understand that a man is defending himself against the charges of murdering his family! You have a belief nothing more: you weren’t there….
This is a clear example of a defense attorney on the ropes. He knows this is a lost cause and he has to save face for himself and for his firm.
I believe that the defense lawyer will regret representing Alex for the rest of his life.
he's probablywondering if he's even going to get paid at this point
He's so full of himself, loves the camera and the sound of his own voice.
He would do well to retire, he's living on the set of gone with the wind.
Harpollion is right up there with Lindsay Graham, in the corruption category as far as lawyers go.
When he said that there are things that has not been talked about in this case i was wtf?How can this be worse???Now we want to know!!
Yes, that was an interesting little detail there. I hope the jury registered it.
What does he know !!!
@@HoneySun16 I wonder if he witnessed the power game this family (and especially Alex) played with the authorities from day one. I'm pretty sure the investigators were intimidated and they all left the crime scene too early because of this. Now this very family (and especially Alex) bashes the authorities for not doing there job...
Alex was constantly misusing his power, flashing his badge and using blue light for no reason... The fact that he hindered the investigation instead of helping screams guilt so very loud! I hope the jury hears it too.
The MOST unprofessional, DISGUSTING "attorney" you can find.
BEYOND RUDE.
A Bully.
His defense attorney is winning the case for the prosecution with his line of questions.
Defense attorney lost that argument
One of the things that boggles my mind in this case is how terrible his lawyers are. They are the worst I've ever seen and I've seen some bad ones! I guess no one with any morals or brain would represent this guy.
idk... Nikki Entzel's lawyer was pretty bad. Called no witnesses and his closing was nothing more than "Earl, am I right?" (Earl was her accomplice in murdering her husband who confessed to the murder and got a deal). I don't even think they did an opening. She should've filed for insufficient council.
I wonder how his defense attorneys expect to be paid. Murdaugh's opportunities for massive theft in the future will be very limited.
That's what happens when you hire buddies.
I agree, the State lawyers have been atrocious.
Yeah. I hope he doesn’t stiff them as he’s done with his law partners. I’m sure there was a hefty retainer.
God my heart hurts for this guy. But he held his own & I admire him immensely
As a criminal defense attorney, I was floored that Harpootlian asked Crosby “Do you think he did it?”, meaning Alex committing the murders. You never ever ask a witness that: (1) because they’ll tell the jury your client is guilty, and (2) because the witness cannot answer ultimate legal questions.
W W, I am a defense attorney, also.
Why did High Priced Harpootlian ask a
" Why?" question?!?!
Harpootlian was prepared to risk the positive answer of (1)...to discredit the witness with bias ...and lead into another why? To bury him in more questions and tangle him in detail on the stand.
The witness is qualified as a lawyer to answer your point (2). It was a trap imho
If I was on the stand " Of course I do " the silence would have been deafening
On your (1) I believe the comeback would be, "ah so he stole, broke your co. discrased a list of ppl and NOW you think he's guilty..." something to that effect. but to be safe I agree you wouldnt want to ask a question you didn't know the answer too.
and to further insight the part whare Harp asked about emotional lawers; could have been to excuese himself, as his client is too and emotional lawer
I believe Alex had 2 guns. He wanted police to think their were 2 shooters thats why two different guns were used. He was riding in the
Golf cart that would explain the angle of shooting and there was tire marks on Maggies leg. I think he is a liar, a drugy, and has stollen millions.
He would have done anything to make the families problems go away. He is a good cryer but i dont believe a word of it. He has manipulated
A lot of friends, family, and business associates and trying to manipulate the jury. Just my opinion.
I agree. You would have to understand narcissism to fully understand what AM is capable of.
Exactly
Harpootlian didn't know when to shut up, even when the witness warned him. Well, there you go -- he not only just propped up that witness' testimony, he also got a mention of the murders as an added bonus.
Congrats, Harpootlian, and keep up the good work (sarcasm intended).
The defense goes with the legendary and unbeatable “u mad bro?” Strategy
Ronnie Crosby, came across as a very honest man. When Harpootlian badgered him, he firmly stated his feelings, and how he has found ways to cope with and to work through HUGELY impactful feelings of betrayal, and shock, increased exponentially by the betrayal of clients, partners, and the violent deaths of those considered to be family. As an observant juror, I would be far more inclined to believe in this Crosby's testimony than someone's who acted dead, flat, or emotionless.
Honesty and lawyers can never be in the same sentence. Crooks.
Mr. Crosby seems credible, especially for a lawyer. He played no games up there on the stand. Of course, Harpootlian is grabbing at any straw he can get.
Agree, Ronnie seems very genuine and honest. I feel for him. I felt it when he said he had no feelings. Poor man has gone numb. It’s gonna take take for him to heal.
Alec, hurt him his job, by stealing his client's settlement too!..
Haha
“you’re zen you’re nirvana.” These guys don’t even know those words. 😂
Oh dear heavens! What on earth is he trying to proof? Except that he has an indefensible client? What a bully.
Another strong, credible witness from the State. Ronnie Crosby is a good man.
Amazing, the defense trying to pin it on one of the victims.
Ronnie Crosby here is a lawyer and a witness, and whom is a perfect example of what mankind should strive to be. My opinion is that this man can sleep at night with a clear conscience. I can only pray that I can channel my life in this manner under these types of circumstances.
I love the lawyers on the stand. It’s been quite a show
When defence asked if he felt Alex was guilty, Crosby should have said yes!! That would have been a great moment!
This trial has been the most movie-like trial I have ever watched. The way everyone speaks, how quiet the judge has been, and how entertaining the lawyers are.
I hope when the movie comes out it will be just as good! With A-lister movie stars
It kinda reminded me of To Kill A Mockingbird
I bet the people of this town have been waiting for a loooooong time for this family to go down. Every one of them seems bordering on legitimate evil
I was thinking the same thing. I wonder how they are received in their community. I have listened to podcast and watched documentaries on this family. Very interesting!
The only thing this proved is how far Alex is willing to go to get what he feels he needs. Poor guy is another victim in a LONG line of people. This line of questioning helped the prosecution in my opinion.
Agreed!
So...
Because this attorney questioned this man, it makes this man a victim of Alec?
What if this man did kill them when it all comes to light?
@@d-con6825 You haven't been following this case, have you?
@G M K I have. I was making an extreme point.
Am unbiased opinion is this: With as much pain and trouble Alec caused this man, he could nearly be unconsciously biased against AM. He shouldn't be on the stand in a murder case.
@@d-con6825 There's a huge difference between bias and lie. This man took his oath seriously, he said the truth, all the truth and only the truth. The defence attorney suggesting otherwise is an offence, very rude and he comes across as a bully. The attorney had the right to ask any question and to grill him on any subject. Instead, he choose to attack his integrity, which is despicable.
Btw, the attorney showed much more anger than the witness, while the attorney wanted to prove that the witness was angry. He should be ashamed of himself.
Did you see the look on the lawyer's face when he ramped up his questioning? He was smiling like it was his best moment in the trial. Like "I got you sucker" only to later have that smirk whipped off of his face. It was funny to watch.
What a nasty game this defence attorney is playing,this poor witness has been through enough.
I'm surprised the judge didn't step in from where the attorney was badgering the witness
The judge in this case has done nothing but step in , in favor of state prosecution
i guess this judge dosent know hes suppose to step in when the lawyers get out of line.
@BJ The prosecution would have to object for the judge to step in in order to not show bias or favor. The prosecution likely let it happen because it shows defenses colors and the witness could handle himself. It's a strategy. The jury sees this and their opinion of this moment is invaluable.
Alex pouting thinking about spending the rest of his life in prison
As he should
And SC state prison is off the hook, no where a former prosecutor wants to be 😂
The jury's trip to Mosell will backfire on Defense. The remote, isolated environment will highlight to impossibility of a stranger lurking close enough to kennels to kill those victims within the tight timeline. Plus the dogs would have alerted family to the presence of an intruder in the woods or within the adjacent buildings when they, the dogs, were running all over the place chasing chickens just minutes before the murders.
Really? I figure 1,800 acres and a lot of swamp = lots of places to hide. I do think Alex did it but I don’t believe it was him alone.
Harpootlian just lost as far as I'm concerned
Crosby ran the show here........ This man is real.
Well, that was great work by the defense in ensuring that this witness is completely reliable in everything he's stated, while also helping the prosecution. Well done!
Mr. Crosby 👏👏👏👏👏
Mr. Harpootlian is living up to his namesake today! 😅
GUILTY!! His terrible lawyer did not help him!
THIS DEFENSE ATTORNEY IS A DIRTBAG....
This witness rocks! Defense had his lunch stolen.
This man was amazing, strong, together, honest.
His lawyer is disgusting.......
Pure desperation because he can't present anything that his mandate is innocent. And thanks to Ronnie who was a very good and honest witness. I'm sorry he had to endure this kind of interrogation. He's been through enough because of Alex. Just like many others that Alex has lied to and cheated on.
Desperation is scrambling to find people for the rebuttal, went from 2-3, then yesterday it went to 4-5 and today it’s 6-7 smh that’s desperate because the state has absolutely nothing and it’s disgusting somebody would assume somebody is guilty in a country that’s constitution say Innocent until Proven Guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. So let me ask you did you see Alex pull the trigger? Did the state prove what weapon was used and pulled the trigger
@@joshwilson07but then wouldn’t that go both ways there is no evidence of anyone else being there or around the property I would understand if if was a small property but it was huge no way someone goes unnoticed doesn’t alert the dogs which is a big one for me and gets out before anyone knows what happened
@@joshwilson07 we saw the Snapchat...... that says it all. or did you see other footprints? if he didn't pull the trigger, then he knows exactly who.
@@joshwilson07 innocent until proven guilty isn't applied in all cases
@@joshwilson07 innocent until proven guilty applies to a court of law ONLY. Not to private citizens in a youtube comments section.
Good for this witness for standing his ground. I can't imagine the betrayal all his partners felt and the embarrassment AM has put them through having to fix his mess
Alexs lawyer us terrible and this is an honest man.
The Defense lawyer just dug the hole deeper.
I love this man. H is a good and righteous man. His family is blessed.
Alex knows how to lure whatever he wants to hunt.
This may be the absolute worst cross exam I've ever seen. If I'm on that jury, I hate the defense lawyer at this point. You take a guy who took it on the chin from Murdaugh and think he won't be angry? Please. Just because he's angry, doesn't mean he is going to lie. He is different that Murdaugh.
Principle of their life: “shoot everything live you see”. 🤦🏻
Murderers often start with killing animals. No respect for life.
correct.
The Defense attorney seems to have no sense whatsoever of the moment at which he has made his point, and should at that very second, END the questioning and walk away. But after reaching the desired endpoint, he tragically continues on to disaster, MORE than entirely reversing the accomplishment he just achieved with his cross. After making his point, he mystifyingly continues on, like a truck without brakes who has made it to the top of a mountain, but then for reasons unknown, drives past the safety of a repair station and continues down the grade on the other side, ending up in a flaming pile of molten aluminum and smoking rubber at the bottom.
Love your analogy! 💥👊🏻❤
Perfect analogy 🤣🤣
As a trial lawyer myself, I can state that you don’t want to keep hostile witnesses on the stand any longer than necessary while in cross-examination. Harpootlian erred massively in tangling uselessly with a seasoned trial lawyer and friend of the murdered boy. Harp-poop-ian made a fool of himself. It just made Alex Murdaugh look even more like a monster who in turn hired another grizzled monster to defend him. Murdaugh hasn’t given his defense team much to work with, but they have managed to do plenty to make it worse. Maybe that’s karma justice.
He’s as guilty as sin itself 100% lock him up, throw the key away
Birds of the same feather flock together 🤣
Wow again. These defense attorneys seem to be working for the prosecution. That was so bad.
All of this talk of hunting...I have never understood how a decent person could enjoy taking a creature's life and consider it a sport.
you're trying to take somewhere that you don't want to go, im gonna have to add that to my handbook lol that was smooth
Badaas line. 😆
I say that line myself 😂
Sorry but I cannot stand this attorney. He’s a dufus
I wonder if AM agrees with the way this lawyer acts during questioning. I couldn’t imagine he does.
Good man Ronnie
Holding on to anger is like swallowing poison and waiting for the other person to die
🎯💯👍
This defense attorney just got Alex convicted
How unbecoming & insightful the morals of this defense lawyer... I hope his colleagues in the senate are paying attention!! DISGUSTING!
I hope his Constituents are paying attention
Defense attorney got slammed
Ronnie Crosby impressed me more than any other witness on the stand in this trial. A man who is secure in what he has to say because his integrity and ethics are solid. He's not there to take sides, he's there to speak the facts, regardless of whether it benefits the defendant or puts the nail in his coffin. I don't know if Alex killed his family or not, as I have reasonable doubt, but I know beyond all reasonable doubt and with 100% certainty, he caused a catastrophic financial crisis for the law firm and his law partners who were his family and dear, close, personal friends and they were all completely blindsided by the version of Alex they found out he was capable of being. It is a betrayal that would knock most people off of their core foundation and cause a lasting negative impact on their mental health. I wouldn't hesitate to say it could even cause them to suffer from P.T.S.D. by the time this is all said and done. He has to live with the shame and disgrace he has caused, but sadly, I don't think people like that ever really feel bad or sorry or regretful to anyone. The only regret they have is for getting themselves caught!
10:19 - i noticed everytime harpootlian starts getting outta hand ; Crosby glances at waters (prosecutor) (10:19) and, only then does waters object - Crosby did VERY WELL holding his own on that stand 💯
Must respect to Ronnie Crosby who had the courage to step forward and refuse to be silenced when he was needed the most.
When his integrity was unfairly and despicably attacked & questioned by Harpootlian he stood up and gave Harpootlian a dose of medicine he couldn’t handle. Best response ever. “My oath means something to me and it’s something I take very seriously.” Unlike Alex Murdaugh.
His defense lawyer looks like an alcoholic….this man was the same who got Paul off without any consequences for the boat incident….
What????
Paul's trial was coming up not too long after he was killed. So, he will never be tried, his father saw to that as Alex wasn't paying all that money to the sweet girl's family nor any of the others injured because of crazed drug Paul.
The Defense had better be glad that Mr Crosby didn’t answer all those questions.
This Ole boy sounds like he has something to hide
What a waste of time from this defense attorney!
Harpootlian is leading the witness with most of his questions
You can lead on cross examination, not on direct.
I didn’t know you could lead with cross ..hmm
Harpoon🤣😂
I think I know what Alex's former partner meant meant when he said "I'll be glad to address it with you." 😩
Those poor animals there.
🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️ why would you say this to this witness
Wow, that was awful, what is Alex defense attorney thinking? this made him look worse!!!! feel bad for Alex partner he seems like a good guy. but this did not help Alex's case
The amounts of money this vile monster stole are astronomical. Not one thought about his partners, his victims or his family and friends, all about his greed. This defence attorney sure helped the prosecution with his line of questioning, what a nasty little man. I hope to God the jury get this right and come back with a guilty verdict. Yes, he was a good liar just not good enough in this case.