FBI Columbia

Former SCDC Officer, Four Others Plead Guilty In $550K Prison Bribery Scheme

Erin Parrott
by Erin Parrott
A veteran corrections officer admitted accepting more than half a million dollars in bribes to smuggle contraband into Lee Correctional Institution, while four co-conspirators also...

S.C. Race-Based Suburban Shooter Sentenced

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by Erin Parrott
Columbia man who admitted targeting his black neighbor because of his race will spend nine years in federal prison......

‘Most Wanted’ Medicare Fraud Fugitive Returned To South Carolina After International Manhunt

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by Erin Parrott
Fugitive behind a $1.2 billion Medicare fraud scheme returned after nearly two years on the run......

West Columbia Man Sentenced To 21 Years for Child Sexual Abuse Material

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by Erin Parrott
Undercover investigation uncovered online grooming, production of abuse material and efforts to coach others on exploiting minors......

Lowcountry Personal Injury Attorney Admits To $1.5 Million Fraud Scheme

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by Erin Parrott
Johns Island lawyer accused of fabricating clients, falsifying medical records, laundering stolen funds through shell companies......

Lexington County Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Brutal Dogfighting Operation

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by Erin Parrott
Citizen complaint led deputies to a blood-soaked dogfighting pit, abused animals and a felon in possession of firearms......