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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Sep 11, 2026

Attorney General Alan Wilson announces man with power of attorney charged with stealing more than $10,000 from nursing home resident

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Brian Leslie Liles, 49, of Gaffney, S.C., is charged with Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult and Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent.

Sep 10, 2026

Attorney General Alan Wilson asks Supreme Court to defend the right to worship in your own home

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He joined a 14-state friend-of-the-court brief at the United States Supreme Court in defense of the right to pray within your own home.

Sep 10, 2026

Lexington man arrested on distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material* charge

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Michael Edward Baker, 59, on one charge connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.

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