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 29, 2026

Attorney General Alan Wilson urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices

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A Court granted preliminary approval of a plan to distribute settlement funds paid by generic drug manufacturers in exchange for settlement of claims that those companies illegally conspired to raise the prices of generic drugs.

Sep 28, 2026

Laurens County man arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* charge

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Glenn William Sickles, IV, 34, of Clinton, on one charge connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.

Sep 25, 2026

Darlington County men arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* charges

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Wyman Troy Manuel, 57, of Hartsville, Frederick John Vazquez, 26, of Darlington, and Ronald Dewitt Cress, 69, of Florence, on five total charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.

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