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 24, 2026

Attorney General Alan Wilson announces state receives more than $63 million in tobacco settlement funds

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The money goes to the Healthcare Tobacco Settlement Trust Fund for healthcare programs.

Apr 24, 2026

Attorney General Alan Wilson announces Aiken Co. man sentenced to 27 years for sex crimes against children

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Oakley Snipes pleaded guilty in Aiken County to one count of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor, First degree, and one count of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Third degree.

Apr 23, 2026

Attorney General Alan Wilson asks FDA to take action on dangerous new synthetic drug

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He sent a letter to the head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asking for it to add the dangerous new drug cychlorphine to the list of controlled substances.

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