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 18, 2025

Attorney General Alan Wilson announces Anderson Co. man sentenced for sexually assaulting minor

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that Julio Reyes has been sent to prison for sex crimes against minors.

Jul 17, 2025

Attorney General Alan Wilson announces Columbia woman charged with stealing more than $28,000 from vulnerable adult

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that his office’s Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud unit has arrested Salym M. Williams for Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult, Obtaining Signature or Property under False Pretenses, value $10,000 or more, and Financial Identity Fraud

Jul 17, 2025

Dillon man arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* charges

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Jay'Zion Jahein Ali Mcinnis, 24, on two charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.

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