South Carolina Lawyers Weekly

Mar 17, 2025

Grand jury indicts sheriff, former official

Grand jurors indicted the sheriff of Williamsburg County and its former elected supervisor on corruption charges last week, a news release from the state Attorney General’s Office says. Sheriff Stephen […]

Feb 27, 2025

North Charleston council members face charges

Eight people — including three members of the North Charleston City Council — face federal bribery, kickback, extortion and money laundering charges, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of […]

Nov 7, 2024

4th Circuit: Family members convicted of stealing PPP funds

Where the evidence supported two family members’ convictions for their roles in a fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program loan scheme, they were affirmed. Background Izzat Freitekh and Tarik Freitekh were convicted […]

Nov 5, 2024

4th Circuit: Challenge to government’s filter protocol dismissed

Where a man’s challenge to the search protocol to be used by the government in reviewing material seized by from the man was rejected by the District Court, his appeal […]

Aug 19, 2024

Santos expected to plead guilty to multiple counts

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in his federal fraud case, according to a person familiar with the matter. Santos, a Republican from […]

Mar 13, 2024

Justice Department to appeal Corporate Transparency Act ruling

NEW YORK — The National Small Business Association has successfully challenged a law designed to combat money laundering but that small businesses contend is too burdensome. A federal court in […]

Feb 5, 2024

Rock Hill man sentenced in drug conspiracy

COLUMBIA — A local and federal drug investigation culminated last week with a Rock Hill man being sentenced to more than 16 years in federal prison. Archie Arsenio Caldwell 35, […]

Mar 12, 2015

Government wants ex-SC State chairman to forfeit $350K

COLUMBIA (AP) — The former chairman of South Carolina State University’s board of trustees should forfeit about $350,000 following his conviction on public corruption charges, federal prosecutors said in court […]

Dec 23, 2014

Ex-lawmaker accused of money laundering due in court

A former South Carolina House member is expected in court next month as part of a federal money laundering case against him.

Aug 22, 2014

Former lawmaker Thad Viers to appear in court

COLUMBIA (AP) — A former South Carolina lawmaker is appearing in federal court next week on charges he helped a businessman hide assets, then lied about it to federal agents. […]

Apr 24, 2014

Judge agrees to delay gambling trial in Anderson

ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge has agreed to delay the case of two Anderson County men charged with illegal gambling and money laundering. The Anderson Independent-Mail reported that […]

Mar 28, 2012

Criminal Practice – Conspiracy – Wire Fraud – Bribery – Money Laundering – Racketeering – U.S. Congressman

U.S. v. Jefferson The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upholds multiple fraud convictions of former Louisiana Congressman William J. Jefferson, with the exception of a wire fraud conviction that is vacated for improper venue.