AG: South Carolina News

Two Men Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges

The South Carolina Attorney General's Office announced the arrest of two men, Hunter Levi Booth and Jacob Avery Brock, on 11 charges related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Brock faces 10 felony counts for possession, and Booth faces one felony count for distribution, with potential penalties of up to 10 years imprisonment per count. These cases will be prosecuted by the Attorney General's Office.

AG Alan Wilson Defends Teacher's Right to Display Crucifix

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a multi-state amicus brief supporting a public school teacher's right to display a personal crucifix in her classroom. The brief argues that the teacher's display constitutes protected religious expression under the First Amendment, not government speech.

Woman Arrested on Six Charges for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

The South Carolina Attorney General's Office announced the arrest of Amanda Kamrin Smith on six charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor. The charges include criminal sexual conduct with a minor and sexual exploitation of a minor, with potential penalties of up to 20 years imprisonment per count.

North Charleston Man Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges

The South Carolina Attorney General's Office announced the arrest of Jacob Dylan Huff on six felony charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors. The arrest followed an investigation initiated by a report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Huff faces up to 10 years imprisonment for each count.

Oklahoma Man Arrested for Soliciting Minor and Sending Explicit Images

The South Carolina Attorney General's Office announced the arrest of Brantly Leon Griffin for criminal solicitation of a minor and dissemination of obscene material to a minor. Griffin faces up to 10 years imprisonment for each felony charge.

Chester County Gang Shooting Indictment

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the return of a two-count indictment against Kylynn Jackson and Rajai Jones for the murder of Darius Minter in Chester County. The indictments include charges of criminal conspiracy and murder, stemming from alleged retaliatory gang violence. Bond was denied for both defendants.

AG Wilson Announces Indictments in Operation Ganjapreneur Marijuana Bust

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced indictments in Operation Ganjapreneur, a drug trafficking investigation targeting illegal marijuana and THC products. The State Grand Jury issued indictments against alleged operators of Dab City Warehouse, LLC, and Jay's Head Shop and Wellness Center LLC, following seizures of approximately 30,000 pounds of product valued at nearly $77 million.

Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges

The South Carolina Attorney General's Office announced the arrest of Richard Channing Shealy on 13 charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors. Shealy faces charges for distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material, with potential penalties of up to 10 years imprisonment per count.

AG Wilson Challenges DEI Quotas for Racial Discrimination

Attorney General Alan Wilson, joined by 17 other states, filed an amicus brief supporting a challenge to the New Jersey State Bar Association's DEI quotas for its leadership board. The states argue that these quotas constitute unlawful racial discrimination, violating the First Amendment.

South Carolina Parental Leave for Stillbirth Act Passes Subcommittee

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson applauded the unanimous passage of H.4611, the "Parental Leave for Stillbirth" Act, by a House Ways and Means Subcommittee. This bill seeks to clarify existing state law to ensure parents who experience a stillbirth receive the paid parental leave benefits they deserve.