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COJ #153 - Huluween in the Lowcountry, Squires Gets The Gentlemen’s Treatments, And Moore Hideous Threats To Justice

COJ #153 - Huluween in the Lowcountry, Squires Gets The Gentlemen’s Treatments, And Moore Hideous Threats To Justice

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 Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and attorney Eric Bland dress up for Huluween on this jam-packed episode - and you can see the video version of COJ Cinema on your LUNASHARK Premium dashboard later this week. We unpack a wild week of contradictions in South Carolina’s justice system — from the Murdaugh: Death in the Family series’ chilling portrayal of Alex Murdaugh’s unraveling, to the shocking arrest of Beaufort County deputy Billy Squires, caught on video holding four teens at gunpoint, to the ugliest of fat cats suckling at the taxpayer trough for frivolous investigations. The conversation first touches on the emotional aftermath of Murdaugh: Death in the Family and Patricia Arquette’s nuanced portrayal of Maggie Murdaugh, revealing how addiction, control, and silence intersected in the family’s downfall. The team discusses how privilege continues to shape accountability in the Lowcountry — how law enforcement officers are “held to a higher standard” only when it benefits them, and how political connections often mean the difference between a perp walk and a polite summons without all the trimming every other person. And finally, we’re shining a light on one of the biggest threats to our state’s fiscal security… lawyers like Mark Moore gobbling up HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS of taxpayer dollars for fishing expeditions with little to no actionable results... (in Producer David Moses' opinion) ☕ Cups Up! ⚖️Episode References Richland County’s legal bills in justice department jail probe top $600,000 in 9 months Eric Bland’s Satterfield Gratitude Facebook Post 🌐 Erin Lee Carr’s Tribute to Episode 5 Instagram Post 💚 “Beaufort County magistrate arrested, charged for DUI” - WSAV, Oct 30, 2025 📰 “SC House Ethics Committee reveals findings from RJ May investigation” - WSPA, Oct 15, 2025 📰 “Ex-Rep. RJ May failed to pay income taxes for years, SC House Ethics investigation finds” - SC Daily Gazette, Oct 14, 2025 📰 Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/ | https://www.instagram.com/cojpod/ Mandy Matney on Instagram | Liz Farrell on Instagram | Eric Bland on Instagram Mandy Matney on Facebook | Liz Farrell on Facebook | Eric Bland on Facebook youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia | tiktok.com/@lunasharkmediaCheck out the Luna Shark Merch With a Mission shop at lunasharkmerch.com/ *** ALERT: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email members@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first member that finds something that needs to be adjusted! ****The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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