Aiken Standard Sues Over Dash Cam Video Release
The Aiken Standard sues the City of North Augusta and SLED seeking access to dash cam video tied to the Craven case. The paper claims FOIA violations and seeks declaratory judgment, attorney fees, and costs. Craven faces felony discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle and an official misconduct charge, with trial possible this fall.
South Carolina lawmakers wrestle over winter storm relief funding
Aiken County leaders push to keep relief money in the state budget or via the supplemental appropriations bill as lawmakers target finalizing the budget by June. Sen Massey warns of a late timetable, while Aiken City and County anticipate specific funding shares from the Senate version.
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Aiken County budget talk focuses on state aid and taxes
Aiken Standard opinions editor Michael Ulmer notes council work session on the 2015 16 budget. Chuck Smith says 1.6 million reimbursement from the state could offset a projected 3 million deficit. Council weighs revenue options, including a possible millage rate hike that would raise county property taxes.
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Craven case ties to Craven gun incident and fallout
Craven faces a felony charge with up to 10 years in prison and a $1000 fine or both after an indictment brought by the S C State Law Enforcement Division. He is suspended as an officer but remains a North Augusta city employee in building standards. The city agreed to pay nearly 1.2 million in March to Satterwhite's estate to settle a wrongful death suit. A separate May motion by the Aiken Standard and WRDW News 2 seeks release of dash-cam video, with a request to shield it until viewed in court. Judge Russo has yet to set a hearing on the motions.
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