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 and re-elected to a third term on November 6, 2018. 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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Sep 03, 2021

Darlington man arrested for fraud and exploitation of a vulnerable adult

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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that Cecil Williamson, Jr., 70, of Darlington, has been arrested for ‘Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult’ and ‘Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent, value of $10,000 or more’.

Sep 03, 2021

Attorney General Alan Wilson joins 17-state coalition in Supreme Court brief supporting religious charity’s right to hire people who share its faith

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Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of 17 states in filing a brief Thursday before the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the religious liberty of Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission. The Mission is seeking Supreme Court review of a recent ruling by the Washington State Supreme Court denying the faith-based charity’s right to hire employees who share its faith.

Sep 02, 2021

North Carolina woman pleads guilty to Medicaid Fraud in South Carolina

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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that Pearl L. Griffin, 60, of Greensboro, NC, pleaded guilty in Richland County General Sessions Court on August 30th. Griffin pleaded guilty to ‘Obtaining Signature or Property under False Pretenses’, value $10,000 or more.

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