South Carolina Excessive Force Law
<h2> <center> United States of America v. Antonio Marquis Nicholson </h2> </center>
Columbia, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with sex trafficking of children by force, fraud or coercion in violation of 18 U.S.C.1594, coercing or enticing of female/male in violaiton of 18 U.S.C. 2422, and intimidating a writness in violation of 18 U.S.C.1512. Reported by: <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=7411... More...
$ (09-10-2026 - SC)United States of America v. Jonathan Andrew Felkel
Columbia, South Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with use of force or threatened force to injure, intimidate, or interfere with someone’s housing rights based on race. Jonathan Andrew Felkel, age 34, of Columbia, South Carolina, drove into the gated community where both he and J.M. lived when he saw J.M. standing at the gate of the community. Felkel fired a ... More...
$ (03-04-2026 - SC)<h1> United States of America v. Charles “Chuck†Wright, Amos Durham, Lawson B. Watson </h1></h1>
Columbia, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with <br> <br> Charles "Chuck†Wright, 60, the former sheriff of Spartanburg County; Amos Durham 61, a former chaplain for the department; and Lawson B. Watson 63, a former employee, have pleaded guilty for their participation in a public corruption scheme that defrauded the county of public funds for years... More...
$0 (10-30-2025 - SC)<h1> United States of America v. Charles “Chuck†Wright, Amos Durham, Lawson B. Watson </h1>
Spartanburg, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with conspiracy to commit theft.<br> <br> Charles "Chuck†Wright, 60, the former sheriff of Spartanburg County; Amos Durham 61, a former chaplain for the department; and Lawson B. Watson 63, a former employee, have pleaded guilty for their participation in a public corruption scheme that defrauded the coun... More...
$0 (10-30-2025 - SC)State of South Carolina v. Willie Leo Darby
Charleston, South Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Murder and Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Violent Crime.<br> <br> Willie Leo Darby was accused of murdering her husband, Michael Warren on November 12, 2021.<br> <br> State's case included testimony from North Charleston Detectives George Vantine and Charity Steinbrunner as well as a SLE... More...
$0 (09-16-2025 - SC)<h1> United States of America v. John Edward Prigmore </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Columbia, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Child Sexual Abuse Material Possession </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Child Sex Offender Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Child Sexual Abuse Material Possession</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color="red"></b></... More...
$0 (09-08-2025 - SC)<h1> United States of America v. Travis Legg </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Spartanburg, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute over 500 grams of methamphetamine and over 40 grams of fentanyl.with Drug Dealing </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Woodruff Drug Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison</h2></center></b></b></center></>... More...
$0 (08-08-2025 - SC)Kimberly S. Carder v. Metso USA, Inc.
Columbia, South Carolina civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff on an Americans with Disabilities Act theory.<br> <br> * * *<br> <br> The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a landmark civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various areas of public life. It ensures equal opportunities for people with disabilities in employment, public se... More...
$1 (06-24-2025 - SC)<h1> United States of America v. Jerome S. Goldstein </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Charleston, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Traveling to Engage in Sex with a Minor </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> New York Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Traveling to Engage in Sex with a Minor</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Jerome S. Goldstein, ... More...
$0 (03-13-2025 - SC)<h1> United States of America v. Jonathan Ramaci </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Columbia, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud and filing a false income tax return. </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Mt. Pleasant Business Owner Sentenced to 1.5 Years in Federal Prison</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Jonathan Ramaci, 60, of Mt. P... More...
$0 (02-05-2025 - SC)<h1> United States of America v. Michael J. French </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Columbia, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Ponzi Scheme and Cyber Stalking </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Anderson County Man Pleads Guilty to $13M Ponzi Scheme and Cyber Stalking</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Michael J. French, 41, of Pendleton, plea... More...
$0 (02-07-2025 - SC)<h1> United States of America v. Sergio Magallan-Tinoco, a/k/a “John Migo†</h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Charleston, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute over five kilograms of cocaine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of the drug trafficking crime. </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Mexican Felon Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Traffic... More...
$0 (12-13-2024 - SC)<h1> United States of America v. Troy Benjamin Bittner </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Florence, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Wire Fraud and Tax Fraud </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Myrtle Beach Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for $1.2M Wire Fraud and Tax Fraud Scheme</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Evidence obtained in the investigat... More...
$0 (12-06-2024 - SC)<h1> United States of America v. Maurice Suber </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Spartanburg, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Second Federal Cocaine Trafficking Conviction </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Spartanburg Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Second Federal Cocaine Trafficking Conviction </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> ... More...
$0 (10-24-2024 - SC)Henry James Brown v. Garrett M. Becker
<h2><br> Charleston, South Carolina, excessive force injury civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff.<br> <h2><br> <br> Plaintiff Henry James Brown alleged that Defendant Police Officer Garret M. Becker drove over his foot with his patrol car breaking Plaintiff's left ankle. Plaintiff attempted to bring a civil action against Defendant in state court but failed to file a proper complaint. Pla... More...
$0 (10-16-2024 - SC)State of South Carolina v. Olandio R. Workman
<h2><br> Greenville, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with domestic violence of a high and aggravates nature, kidnapping, and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.<br> </h2><br> <br> At trial, the State presented evidence Respondent confined and beat his wife, Loretta Workman, in their shared family residence for over fort... More...
$0 (08-08-2024 - SC)<h1> United States of America v. Deveon Antonio Belk </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> <br> Columbia, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with 7 Midlands Armed Robberies </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Serial Armed Robber Sentenced to 49 Years in Federal Prison for 7 Midlands Armed Robberies</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Deveon Antonio Belk, 3... More...
$0 (07-17-2024 - SC)<h1> United States of America v. Deveon Antonio Belk </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Columbia, South Carolina: criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged for 7 Midlands Armed Robberies </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Serial Armed Robber Sentenced to 49 Years in Federal Prison for 7 Midlands Armed Robberies </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> In November of 2020, Dev... More...
$0 (07-17-2024 - SC)<h1> United States of America v. Chad Michael Rabon </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center>Charleston, South Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Attempted Transfer of Obscene Material </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Repeat Child Sex Offender Sentenced to 25 Years for Attempted Transfer of Obscene Material</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> From May 23 to... More...
$0 (07-08-2024 - SC)<h1> United States of America v. Chad Michael Rabon </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Charleston, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with a Attempted Transfer of Obscene Material </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Repeat Child Sex Offender Sentenced to 25 Years for Attempted Transfer of Obscene Material</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> <br> Chad M... More...
$0 (07-03-2024 - SC)<h1> United States of America v. Michele Mancino a/k/a “Mike Mancino†</h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> <br> Charleston, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Producing Child Sexual Abuse Materials </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <br> <b> </b> Goose Creek Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Producing Child Sexual Abuse Materials </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <b... More...
$0 (06-28-2024 - SC)<h1> United States of America v. Staci Harley; Anthony Harley; Benjamin Blue; Sheniqua Mitchell; Roberta Harley </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Charleston, South Carolina criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with COVID-19 Loan Fraud </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Five Low Country Individuals Sentenced for Role in COVID-19 Loan Fraud</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Five of eight individuals who were charged for th... More...
$0 (06-15-2024 - sc)<h1> United States of America v. Casey William Degolyer </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Columbia, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with threatening interstate communication</font <br> </color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><b><h2><center></i><br> </b> Fairfield County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Threats </h2></center><br> <br> Casey William Degolyer, 48, of Blair, was sentenced to 18 months in fe... More...
$0 (05-04-2024 - SC)<h1> United States of America v. Franklin Valverde Jr. </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Columbia, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Providing Illegal Access to Digital Streaming Services </font <br> </color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><b><h2><center></i><br> </b>Florida Man Sentenced to One Year and One Day in Federal Prison for Providing Illegal Access to Digital Streaming Services </h2></center... More...
$0 (05-02-2024 - SC)<h1> United States of America v. Raymond Luke Garner </h1>
<b><h2><center><i><font color="red">San Antonio, Texas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with a Pipe Bomb in Hospital Parking Garage.</font color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><b></h2><br> Man Who Possessed Pipe Bomb in Hospital Parking Garage Sentenced to Federal Prison<br> <br> A Jonestown man was sentenced in a federal court in Austin to 30 months in prison for possess... More...
$0 (03-15-2024 - SC)<h1> United States of America v. Derrick Maurice Simpson </h1>
<b><h2><center><font color="red"><i> Columbia, S.C. criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being a Cocaine Distribution.</b></h2></center></i></font color="red"></i><br> <br> Derrick Maurice Simpson, 33, of North Charleston, was sentenced to 28 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine.<br> <br> Beginning in 2020, Simpson arranged shi... More...
$0 (03-01-2024 - SC)<h1> United States of America v. Daniel Paul Shealy </h1>
<center><h2><i>Columbia, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the defendant who pled guilty to distribution of child sexual abuse materials and receipt of child sexual abuse materials.</center></h2></i><br> <br> COLUMBIA, S.C. — A federal grand jury in Columbia returned an 18-count indictment against Daniel Paul Shealy, 35, of Rock Hill, charging distribution of child sexual a... More...
$0 (01-04-2024 - SC)United States of America v. Mohammad Ribhi Farraj and Marvet Masoud
Florence, South Carolina criminal Defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud related to unemployment insurance benefits.<br> <br> Mohammad Ribhi Farraj, age 43, from Florence, South Carolina, and Marvet Masoud, age 34, from Homestead, Florida, engaged in a scheme with others to fraudulently obtain unemployment insurance benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... More...
$0 (05-01-2023 - SC)<H2> Sheila Webb v. Leon Lott, et al. </H2>
Columbia, South Carolina prisoner civil rights lawyers represented Plaintiff who sued Defendants on civil rights violation theories under 42 U.S.C. 1983.<br> <table><br> <h1><br> <center><br> <a font="red" href="https://www.morelaw.com/southcarolina/news/columbia/" target="_new">MoreLaw Legal News For Columbia</a><br> </font><br> </center><br> </h1><br> </table><br> </center><br> <br> This matter ... More...
$0 (01-17-2023 - SC)United States of America v. Thomas Lashort Bullock
Columbia, South Carolina criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.<br> <br> On September 17, 2021, deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department initiated a traffic stop on Bullock's vehicle. However, as... More...
$0 (11-04-2022 - SC)United States of America v. Darnell Khan
Charleston, South Carolina criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with extort and defraud military members that was operated from the South Carolina Department of Correction (SCDC).<br> <br> While serving a 25-year sentence in SCDC for voluntary manslaughter and attempted armed robbery, Darnell Khan, age 39, smuggled smartphones into SCDC and used the internet to join internet dating w... More...
$0 (09-20-2022 - SC)United States, et al., ex rel. Respiratory Care., LLC v. Respironics, Inc., et al.
Charleston, South Carolina civil litigation lawyers represented Defendant accused of violation the False Claims Act.<br> <br> Philips RS North America LLC, formerly known as Respironics Inc., a manufacturer of durable medical equipment (DME) based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has agreed to pay over $24 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations that it misled federal health care programs by p... More...
$0 (09-02-2022 - SC)United States of America v. Scott A. Kohn
Columbia, South Carolina criminal lawyer represented Defendant charged with being a ringleader of a nationwide Ponzi scheme that exploited military veterans in desperate financial straits and targeted elderly investors seeking a safe retirement investment.<br> <br> Scott A. Kohn, 68, of Newport, California, ran a corporation called Future Income Payments LLC (FIP), formerly known as Pensions, Ann... More...
$0 (08-18-2022 - SC)United States of America v. Bryce Carter Studebaker
Charleston, South Carolina criminal law lawyer represented defendant charged with production of child porn.<br> <br> On March 30, 2018, Bryce Carter Studebaker, age 25, from Moncks Corner, South Carolina, then an Airman in the U.S. Air Force and stationed at Beale Air Force Base in California, communicated on Facebook Messenger with a 14-year-old minor who lived in Tennessee. During the messaging,... More...
$0 (07-28-2022 - SC)United States of America v. Frank Glassner
New York, New York criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with securities fraud in connection with a scheme to commit insider trading based on material, nonpublic information.<br> <br> Prior to its acquisition by Sanofi, Kadmon was a publicly-traded biopharmaceutical company that engaged in the discovery, development, and commercialization of small molecules and biologics with a fo... More...
$0 (05-24-2022 - SC)United States of America v. Angel Luis Masdeu
Florence, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with attempted bank rubbery.<br> <br> On February 25, 2021, Angel Luis Masdeu, age 59, of Hartsville, took a taxicab to a bank in Hartsville where he directed the taxi driver to enter the drive-thru line and place an envelope in the pneumatic tube. The bank teller received the envelope, which contained a torn, handwritt... More...
$0 (05-03-2022 - SC)United States of America v. Teontrix Jackson, et al.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina criminal defense lawyers represented Defendants charged with drug trafficking.<br> <br> Less than twenty months after 30 Horry County and Myrtle Beach-area drug traffickers were indicted based on a federal wiretap investigation into narcotics and violence all 30 pleaded guilty and were sentenced. <br> <br> Evidence presented in court filings reflects that the Cedar Bra... More...
$0 (03-14-2022 - SC)United States of America v. Richard Gilbert
Columbia, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged for a murder-for-hire and retaliation plot against an Assistant United States Attorney and a confidential informant.<br> <br> Evidence presented in the court showed that Gilbert was serving time at a federal prison in Edgefield for trafficking methamphetamine in Bowling Green, Kentucky, when he sought to hire a hitman t... More...
$0 (08-13-2021 - SC)United States of America v. Ricky DeWayne Johnson
Charleston, South Carolina assault with a dangerous weapon charge criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged for assaulting two members of the United States Marshal's Fugitive Task Force and unlawfully possessing a firearm.<br> <br> Ricky DeWayne Johnson, 35, of Moncks Corner, was charged for assaulting two members of the United States Marshal's Fugitive Task Force and unlawfully posse... More...
$0 (07-04-2021 - SC)United States of America v. William Bernard Wright
Columbia, South Carolina assault and batter with a dangerous weapon charge criminal defense lawyer represented William Bernard Wright, a/k/a "Willie†Wright, a/k/a "Quentin Mitchell,†28, of Gaffney, charged with unlawful transportation of firearms, semi-automatic pistol and ammunition.<br> <br> Wright shoot a South Carolina Highway Patrolman in 2019.<br> <br> On December 9, 2020, Wrig... More...
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