Lawmakers See Risky Driving Record At Statehouse
South Carolina legislators face higher insurance costs amid debate on high risk drivers. A state report shows 170 lawmakers have more driving convictions suspensions and accidents than typical drivers with 10 years of records. Only about a quarter have clean records. 32 have five or more incidents.
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Inmate Accused Of Plotting Death Of Ex Wife Relatives
Dale Allen, already serving life plus 15 years for the slaying of his ex wife Jenny, faces five conspiracy to murder and robbery counts and one conspiracy to escape after authorities say he plotted to kill relatives of Jenny Johns Allen and an Allendale man who was acquitted in the past. Investigators traced the plan to an escape from Lieber Correctional Institution with the help of another inmate.
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Lost Trust Cases Could Stand Say Legal Scholars
Columbia AP reports federal Judge Falcon Hawkins faces whether to throw out bribery charges against five former state lawmakers in Operation Lost Trust. Legal scholars argue retrial is proper despite misconduct claims, keeping the public from punishment due to prosecutorial errors. They note new trials arise from jury instruction or evidence issues.
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