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 and re-elected to a third term on November 6, 2018. 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 28, 2023

Edgefield County Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Brandon Lamar Jones, 38, of Trenton, S.C., on 10 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.

Sep 27, 2023

Attorney General Alan Wilson hosts third judicial reform panel discussion

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Attorney General Alan Wilson hosted a third panel discussion on the critical need for judicial reform, with Anderson County Sheriff Chad McBride and Eighth Circuit Solicitor David Stumbo, speaking to the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce.

Sep 26, 2023

Cherokee County Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Colton Clyde Burch, 30, of Gaffney, S.C., on five charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.

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