South Carolina Attorney General

Alan Wilson was elected South Carolina’s 51st Attorney General on November 2, 2010, re-elected to a second term on November 4, 2014, re-elected to a third term on November 6, 2018, and re-elected to a fourth term on November 8, 2022. Since being elected, Wilson has focused on keeping South Carolina’s families safe, defending their freedom, and protecting their futures.

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The South Carolina Attorney General serves as South Carolina’s Chief Prosecutor, Chief Legal Officer, and Chief Securities Officer.

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Apr 30, 2025

Attorney General Alan Wilson, legislators, and sheriffs urge swift passage of Administrative Subpoena Bill to protect children

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Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined leading legislators and sheriffs from across the state at the Statehouse to call on the General Assembly to pass S.74, a critical bill that would expedite investigations into child sexual abuse material.

Apr 28, 2025

ICYMI: AG Alan Wilson requests SLED investigation into online political fundraising platforms like ActBlue

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Attorney General Alan Wilson has requested that the State Law Enforcement Division open a preliminary inquiry into online political fundraising platforms, including ActBlue.

Apr 28, 2025

Greenville County man arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* charges

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Joseph David Schofield, IV, 18, of Simpsonville, S.C., on three charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.

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