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SC AG Supports Challenge to MA Pork Law at Supreme Court

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined Iowa and 22 other states in a Supreme Court amicus brief challenging a Massachusetts law that bans the sale and transportation of pork produced in violation of its housing space requirements. The states argue the law imposes burdensome regulations on out-of-state farmers and processors, potentially leading to higher consumer prices.

AG Wilson: Fentanyl Money Laundering on Apps a Priority

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, joined by other attorneys general, has urged the federal government to prioritize addressing fentanyl money laundering facilitated through messaging and payment apps like WeChat. The group highlighted the use of these platforms for moving drug profits from the U.S. to China and Mexico, posing a national security threat.

South Carolina AG Announces Arrests for Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of two men, Harrison Todd Dawson and Andrew Paul Varnadore, on 17 charges related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The arrests were made by investigators from multiple agencies, including the Attorney General's Office and local sheriff's offices, following reports from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

SC AG: Couple Charged with Additional Death

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that Cynthia and Reginald Kelly, already facing charges for neglect resulting in death, have been served with additional arrest warrants. The new charges include abuse or neglect resulting in death and great bodily injury, stemming from alleged failures to provide essential care to residents at a community residential care facility.

Multistate Push for DHS Secretary Confirmation

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined 18 other state attorneys general in urging Congress to confirm Senator Markwayne Mullin as the Secretary of Homeland Security. The coalition sent a letter to Senate leadership highlighting Mullin's qualifications and the escalating national security threats.

SC AG Seeks Answers on Silfab Solar Zoning Permissions

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has sent a letter to the York County Council requesting clarification on Silfab Solar's zoning permissions. The letter follows a determination by the York County Board of Zoning Appeals that solar cell and panel manufacturing was not a permitted use under the facility's zoning.

AG Wilson: Woman Charged with Stealing Over $10,000 from Vulnerable Adult

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Gina B. Carnaggio for allegedly stealing over $10,000 from a vulnerable adult using power of attorney. Carnaggio faces felony charges of Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult and Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent.

AG Alan Wilson Leads 11 States on Asbestos Trust Document Transparency

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, leading 11 states, filed a brief urging the Delaware Supreme Court to prevent asbestos bankruptcy trusts from destroying documents related to past claims. This action aims to ensure transparency and fairness in asbestos litigation and preserve information crucial for adjudicating future claims.

AG Alan Wilson Supports Election Integrity Law at SCOTUS

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined 19 other states in a brief to the U.S. Supreme Court supporting a Pennsylvania law requiring handwritten dates on mail-in ballots. The states argue a lower court erred in striking down the election integrity measure.