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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Jun 19, 2026

Anderson man arrested on manufacturing Child Sexual Abuse Material* and related charges

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Davonte A'Landez Young-Menifee, 21, on two charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.

Jun 19, 2026

Gaston man arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* and Related charges

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Christopher Lee Fagiole, 43, on three charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.

Jun 18, 2026

Attorney General Alan Wilson defends the First Amendment rights of pro-life Americans

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He joined a friend-of-the-court brief in support of the First Amendment right of the Pregnancy Care Center of Rockford, Illinois, to hire employees who are pro-life.

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