More Problems With ‘Judicial Leniency’ In South Carolina … And A Lack Of Judicial Transparency
"When we talk about criminal justice reform it needs to start with keeping violent criminals off the street."...
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Burying The Lede: Why Democratic Law Enforcement Leaders Aren’t Endorsing Columbia SC House Candidate
by FITSNews
Hint: It could have something to do with public safety ......
SC Child Advocate Says She Sent Racist Texts That Were Reportedly Between Cops
by Mandy Matney
Attorneys representing two black Columbia, South Carolina teenagers —who say they were coerced into signing a rape confession — filed a slew of documents regarding...
SC Man Hospitalized After He Was Shot By Police During Confrontation, SLED Says
by Mandy Matney
South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) agents are investigating the sixth officer-involved shooting in the Palmetto state so far this month. Early Thursday, a...
South Carolina On Pace To Set Record For Officer-Involved Shootings In 2020
by Mandy Matney
In the last month, South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) agents have investigated eight officer-involved shootings in Richland, Aiken, Darlington, Spartanburg, Horry, Laurens, and...
SC Woman Sues Richland County After Video Shows Deputy Throwing Her To The Ground
by Mandy Matney
The deputy has been arrested, charged, and fired for the use-of-force incident....
SLED Investigating Rash Of Officer-Involved Shootings In South Carolina
by FITSNews
Agency responding to five incidents within the last two weeks .....
‘The Video Doesn’t Lie’: Richland County Cop Fired And Charged With Assault In January Incident
by Mandy Matney
A Richland County Sheriff’s Department deputy who drew criticism for allegedly entering a home illegally and waking up a family at gunpoint over a traffic...
Richland County Cop Accused Of Coercing 2 Black Teens In Rape Case Exchanged Racist Texts, Affidavit Says
by Mandy Matney
In a civil lawsuit, attorneys representing two black Richland County, South Carolina men argue there is new evidence in the case showing that the deputy...
48-Year-Old Midlands Man Known As ‘Lil B’ Charged With Human Trafficking In Federal Court
by Mandy Matney
A Midlands man was arrested on a 12-count federal indictment in relation to his alleged role in sex trafficking and drug crimes. 48-year old Brian...