4 tracked public-corruption cases in South Carolina — federal, state, and local, sourced from DOJ + FBI press releases and 230+ news outlets.
Lawson B. Watson and Amos Durham were sentenced for their roles in a public corruption scheme orchestrated by former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright, who was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison.
Charles Wright, former sheriff of Spartanburg County, was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison after being convicted of conspiracy to commit theft concerning programs receiving federal funds, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and obtaining controlled substances by misrepresentation.
A former Great Falls town council member, former town administrator, and police chief are charged with allegedly placing unauthorized tracking devices on vehicles using town resources and a town credit card to reimburse approximately $1,212.94 for the tracking service.
Four defendants were sentenced in connection with a public corruption scheme involving former North Charleston councilmen and co-conspirators.