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.
The South Carolina Attorney General serves as South Carolina’s Chief Prosecutor, Chief Legal Officer, and Chief Securities Officer.
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Aug 24, 2026
The case grew out of investigations into unsanctioned nightclubs known for drawing large crowds, including gang members and illegal immigrants, and which became hubs for narcotics trafficking, prostitution, and gang violence.
Aug 24, 2026
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Timothy Lewis Anderson, 66, on three charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Aug 21, 2026
He is co-leading a friend-of-the-court brief to the U.S. Supreme Court defending the right of parents to send their children to private school without giving up access to generally available public benefits.
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