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, 2025

Kershaw County man arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* charges

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Alfred Peake, Jr., 50, of Elgin, S.C., on one charge connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.

Jul 07, 2025

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

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of James Devan Martin, 34, of Lexington, S.C., on three charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.

Jul 01, 2025

Attorney General Alan Wilson announces new Violent Crimes Case Reduction Unit gets its first trial conviction

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that his office’s new Violent Crimes Case Reduction Unit got its first in-trial conviction last week after only six months in court and the adoption of over 180 violent crime cases.

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