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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May 22, 2026

Greenville County man arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* charge

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Chadwick Ryan Boles, 40, of Slater, S.C., on one charge connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.

May 21, 2026

Attorney General Alan Wilson announces next steps in Silfab Solar matter

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The South Carolina Attorney General’s office has retained an outside consultant experienced in zoning and local government matters.

May 20, 2026

Attorney General Alan Wilson, law enforcement, applaud passage of bill with tougher penalties for sex crimes against children

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The new law raises mandatory minimum sentences, provides for longer sentences based on the number of images and videos, and creates a mandatory minimum sentence of five years for registered sex offenders found guilty of possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material.

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