Federal jury clears S C trooper who struck suspect with cruiser
A federal jury acquitted Lance Cpl. Steven Garren, a South Carolina trooper, of using excessive force after a video shown at trial depicted him striking Marvin Grant with his patrol car. Jurors found no conviction, and officials said Garren could return to duty soon. The case sparked protest from black leaders who said justice was not blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
South Carolina
Lance
Steven Garren
Marvin Grant
Wally Fayssoux
Garren
Grant
NAACP
Lonnie Randolph
U.S
Kevin McDonald
Public Safety Department
Mark Keel
Keel
Highway Patrol
Department of Public Safety
Fayssoux
Steve Garren
John O'Leary
Federal
Family urges gun safety after 13 year old Reynolds Robinson shot
In Beaufort on Lady's Island the 199? death of 13 year old Reynolds Robinson by a .22 rifle sparked a call from his family for responsible gun ownership. Clark Robinson emphasizes safety and education without opposing firearms, noting guns should be locked away and accessible only to responsible people. His family supported the failed Children’s Firearm Protection Act proposed by Rep. Doug Jennings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaufort
Thomas Reynolds Robinson
Lady’s Island
Reynolds
Robinson
Betsey
Bill
Clark
Ren
Doug Jennings
D-Marlboro
State abuse cases probe at Midlands Center
South Carolina workers face charges for abusing a vulnerable adult and failing to report it. Two employees of the agency for the disabled are accused of kneeing a client and punching him, with three more charged for reporting failures. In a separate incident, a teen hunter was killed by a gunshot in rural Rowesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
South Carolina Agency
State Department of Disabilities and Special Needs
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division
Terrance David Jefferson
Midlands Center
Erica Deshawn Outen
Rowesville
Samuetta Marshall
Joshua Gainey
Robert McCullough
The
Natural Resources Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
S.C
Sundance III
LE SA
Washington Rd
WeinbergersFurniture.com