Former South Carolina rep faces Jan hearing in money laundering case
Thad Viers, 36, a former South Carolina House member and lawyer, is slated for a January 6 hearing with jury selection set for February in a federal money laundering and fraud case. He has pleaded not guilty to 14 charges. Prosecutors allege Viers helped a businessman hide assets and lied to agents about transfers connected to a failed paving contract on Interstate 95.
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Metts plea hearing reset to late December in federal case
Former Lexington County Sheriff James Metts will face a second attempt to plead guilty in a federal case over allegedly aiding the illegal entry of four immigrants. A change of plea hearing is scheduled for next Tuesday with a new plea deal, lacking any recommended sentence.
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Judge weighs revised sentence for Metts probation deal
The article reports a recommended sentence of 10 to 16 months in prison for Metts after a judge must approve the deal. Metts had sought three years probation with no jail time, but U.S. District Judge Terry Wooten rejected that arrangement at a December hearing, citing concern a public servant would receive no jail time for on the job misconduct. Wooten will oversee the next hearing.
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