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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Jul 07, 2026

Attorney General Alan Wilson files motion to unseal Murdaugh juror inquiries

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The State is asking to unseal with appropriate privacy redactions the original trial transcript and related investigative materials that led Judge Newman to dismiss a juror for violation of the court’s orders.

Jul 07, 2026

Attorney General Alan Wilson joins effort to secure mail-in ballots

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He has joined a multi-state letter supporting a new United States Postal Service rule to assist the states in safeguarding federal elections from fraudulent mail-in and absentee ballots.

Jul 06, 2026

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

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Jaden Christian Singleton, 21, of Blythewood, S.C., on five charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.

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