COJ #182 - Troll Theories & ‘Tinkering’: Behind The Murdaugh Conspiracy In The New Yorker

COJ #182 - Troll Theories & ‘Tinkering’: Behind The Murdaugh Conspiracy In The New Yorker

June 2, 2026 · 1h 4m · Season 4 · Episode 182

About this episode

The episode discusses a complaint against an attorney and explores the Murdaugh conspiracy through various journalistic perspectives.

We’re starting today with Mandy’s first-ever ODC complaint against a Horry County attorney named Bert von Herrmann who chose to post about her courtroom testimony with a misogynistic, body-shaming Facebook post — then shared a non-apology blaming bots, copying devices, and the "misuse of podcasts." Investigative journalists ⁠⁠Mandy Matney⁠⁠ and ⁠Liz Farrell⁠⁠ and attorney Eric Bland unpack why this isn't just one creep online, but part of a coordinated effort to threaten, litigate and berate women journalists into silence. And we’re back to the Murdaugh saga: a New Yorker piece peddling a far-fetched "troll theory" about whistleblower Christine Avery and booted juror Myra Crosby, plus Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin's new lawsuit against Becky Hill — which Eric argues is pure gamesmanship to soften Alex's image and weaponize discovery before the next trial. ☕ Cups Up! ⚖️ Episode References Mandy’s Facebook Post about Bert Von Hermann’s Smear 🌐 SC Rules of Professional Conduct - Rule 4.4: Respect For Rights Of Third Persons and Rule 8.4: Misconduct ⚖️ David Paul Traywick Opinion - Definite Suspension - June 18, 2021 ⚖️ Incredible Woman Writers like Nellie Bly & Elizabeth Garver…

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