Alex Murdaugh, Disgraced South Carolina Lawyer, Charged With Murdering Wife, Son

Alex Murdaugh, Disgraced South Carolina Lawyer, Charged With Murdering Wife, Son

Disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh was charged with murder Thursday in the deaths of his wife, Maggie, and son Paul. Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were found fatally shot on June 7, 2021, near the dog kennels on the family’s hunting estate, known as “Moselle.” Paul, 22 years old, had been shot in the chest … Read more

Ghislaine Maxwell Accusers See Vindication on Eve of Sentencing

Ghislaine Maxwell Accusers See Vindication on Eve of Sentencing

When convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell is sentenced in a New York federal court Tuesday, some of her accusers say they will be sitting a few feet away from her to watch the judge mete out justice. The women say they have waited years—in some cases decades—for this moment. At times, they say, they feared … Read more

How can companies atone for slavery ties? Financial giant sets an example: expert

How can companies atone for slavery ties? Financial giant sets an example: expert

The Value Gap is a MarketWatch Q&A series with business leaders, academics, policymakers and activists on reducing racial and social inequalities. While slavery in the U.S. was abolished more than 150 years ago, organizations that profited from it still operate today — and it’s in their best interest to fully atone for the past, says … Read more