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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Mar 13, 2024

Attorney General Alan Wilson leads call to U.S. Senate to pass Laken Riley Act

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Attorney General Alan Wilson leads a 26-state coalition calling on the United States Senate to quickly pass the Laken Riley Act.

Mar 12, 2024

Walterboro Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Brandon Mark Pierson, 38, of Walterboro, S.C., on 16 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.

Mar 07, 2024

Attorney General Alan Wilson announces Lancaster Co. man sentenced to 18 years for Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor and other charges

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that Seth Headley was sentenced to 18 years in prison on Criminal Sexual Conduct, Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, and Assault and Battery charges.

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