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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Nov 19, 2024

Attorney General Alan Wilson part of 32-state coalition urging Congress to pass Kids Online Safety Act

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Attorney General Alan Wilson and 31 other states are calling on Congressional leadership to pass the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act before the end of the year.

Nov 18, 2024

Summerville man arrested on Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor and related charges

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Iain Douglas Carder on 19 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.

Nov 15, 2024

Dorchester County men arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* charges

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Brandon Osmond and Dustin Mcaulay Brodie on 23 total charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.

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