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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May 16, 2024

North Carolina Man Arrested on Criminal Solicitation of a Minor and Related Charges

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of David Eugene Wilder, 48, of Locust, N.C., on 10 total charges connected to the attempted sexual exploitation of minors.

May 16, 2024

Anderson County Man Arrested on Criminal Solicitation of a Minor and Related Charges

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Andrew Lee Davenport, 32, of Abbeville, S.C., on one charge connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.

May 15, 2024

Lowcountry Men Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Nicholas Michael Lehner, 25, of Summerville, S.C., and Davron Ulugbekovich Madaminov, 22, of Mount Pleasant, S.C., on five total charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.

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