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 15, 2025

AG Alan Wilson confirms Clemson has authority to act on faculty’s incendiary Charlie Kirk assassination posts

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Attorney General Alan Wilson sent a letter to Clemson University President James Clements, making clear that Clemson has full legal authority to take corrective action against faculty members who posted vile and incendiary comments on social media following the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk.

Sep 15, 2025

Newberry County man arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* charges

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Dallas Randolph Williams, 43, of Prosperity, S.C., on six charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.

Sep 15, 2025

Summerville man arrested on four Child Sexual Abuse Material* charges

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Michael Castre Button, 18, of Summerville, S.C., on four charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.

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