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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Oct 10, 2025
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Brandon David Lee King, 29, of Easley, S.C., on four charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.
Oct 08, 2025
Attorney General Alan Wilson and 11 other state attorneys general are demanding accountability from Meta after shocking new allegations claim the social media giant allowed Hamas terrorists to upload and circulate horrific footage of murders and abductions during the October 7, 2023, terror attack on Israel.
Oct 07, 2025
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Phenix Mashburn, 19, of Mount Pleasant, S.C., on 10 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.
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