Attorney General Alan Wilson
Recent News About Attorney General Alan Wilson
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Two Hartsville men arrested for child sexual abuse material offenses
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of two men from Hartsville, S.C., on charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors.
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Charleston man sentenced for criminal sexual conduct with a minor
Attorney General Alan Wilson has confirmed that Abel Sanjuan Tranquilino has been sentenced to prison following a guilty plea for Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor in the 2nd degree.
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Greenville man sentenced to 10 years for distributing child sexual abuse material
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that Russel Stokes, 56, received the maximum sentence after pleading guilty to Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Third Degree in Greenville County.
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Lexington man charged with exploiting vulnerable adult for over $143K
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of John Lemuel Morrell Jr., a 60-year-old resident of Lexington, S.C. Morrell faces charges of exploitation of a vulnerable adult and grand larceny, each carrying significant...
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Attorney General urges swift Senate confirmation for Trump’s national security nominees
Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with representatives from 19 other states, has called on the U.S. Senate to expedite the confirmation of President Trump's nominees for key national security positions.
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Florence man charged with multiple counts related to child exploitation
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Malike Williams, a 29-year-old resident of Florence, South Carolina.
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California withdraws clean fleets request; EPA closes file after multi-state opposition
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced a significant development in a case involving the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California's Advanced Clean Fleets regulation.
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Edward Jones settles $17 million case over supervisory failures
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced a $17 million settlement with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. The Securities Division of the Attorney General’s Office, part of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), participated in...
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South Carolina AG releases annual report on human trafficking statistics
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, who chairs the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force, has unveiled the 2024 Annual Report at the State House.
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North Charleston man faces charges for alleged distribution of child sexual abuse material
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Dwayne Jabaree Sumter, a 31-year-old resident of North Charleston, on charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors.
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Summerville man charged with soliciting minor and related offenses
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Michael Robert Walker, II, a 38-year-old resident of Summerville, South Carolina.
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Attorney General Wilson challenges ABA over proposed law school admission standards
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has expressed opposition to proposed changes in the American Bar Association's (ABA) admission standards for law schools.
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Camden woman charged with exploiting vulnerable adult for personal gain
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Jannie C. Johnson, a 74-year-old resident of Camden, S.C., on charges related to the exploitation of a vulnerable adult and breach of trust with fraudulent intent involving...
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South Carolina AG warns against unapproved weight loss meds
Attorney General Alan Wilson has issued a warning to South Carolina residents about the potential dangers of purchasing unapproved and compounded weight loss medications.
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Coalition challenges HUD's energy efficiency standards impacting affordable housing
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of 15 states and the National Association of Home Builders in challenging energy efficiency standards set by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the US...
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Lexington man arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Zachary Collins Woodward, a 30-year-old resident of Lexington, South Carolina.
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Attorneys general push for upholding TikTok ban due to security concerns
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with a coalition of 21 attorneys general, has urged the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to support the national TikTok divest-or-ban legislation enacted by Congress...
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Myrtle Beach man sentenced for solicitation of a minor
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that Thomas Jarrod Hood has been sentenced to prison for Criminal Solicitation of a Minor.
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Attorney general addresses concerns over private sting operations targeting child predators
Since assuming office, the Attorney General has prioritized efforts to hold child predators accountable.
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South Carolina man charged with exploiting vulnerable adult
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Darryl J. Floyd, a 57-year-old resident of Laurens, South Carolina.