‘Stand Your Ground’ Showdown: Court Rejects Kenneth Williams’ Immunity Claim
Order cites vehicular pursuit, credibility issues and post-shooting conduct as central factors in decision......
Barry Barnette
Scott Spivey’s Death and the Prosecutorial Burden
by Jenn Wood
Different standards, different risks......
S.C. Judge Grants Bond to Marine Charged With 12 Child Sex Crimes
Circuit court judge releases Eric Blaine Powers while on probation for a prior offense involving another child....
S.C. Wrongful Death Case: Alleged ‘Media Firestorm’ Focus of New Lawsuit
by Jenn Wood
Plaintiffs' lawyer Mark Tinsley accused of "intentional misconduct" in connection with media leaks tied to Horry County 'Stand Your Ground' case......
State Declines to Prosecute Former Sheriff Chuck Wright Despite ‘Overwhelming Evidence’
With state charges off the table, speculation of a presidential pardon for the disgraced lawman intensifies......
S.C. Attorney General Seeks Independent Review Of Scott Spivey Case
by Jenn Wood
Referral asks prosecutor to revisit “Stand Your Ground” findings and examine potential police misconduct...
Ex-Sheriff Chuck Wright Ordered to Appear on 65 Ethics Violations
Ethics probe uncovers excessive county credit-card spending on Fuddruckers, cigarettes, ammunition, other luxuries and nepotism....
SLED Case Report Lists Chuck Wright as Suspect in Alleged Misuse of Public Funds
"Sheriff Wright contacted SLED and asked if he was under investigation..."...
S.C. Attorney General Confirms State Investigation Of Ex-Spartanburg Sheriff
State letter names Chuck Wright and ex-Spartanburg sheriff's chaplain Amos Durham in wide-ranging investigation tied to public corruption and abuse of office....
Serial Armed Robber Released By Order Of Retired South Carolina Judge
by Callie Lyons
Yet another sentence reduction order from retired South Carolina circuit court judge Casey Manning......