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State of South Carolina v. Robert W. Harrell, Jr.

Date: 10-24-2014

Case Number: 2014GS4006408

Judge: G. Thomas Cooper, Jr.

Court: 5th Judicial Circuit Court of Common Pleas, Richland County, South Carolina

Plaintiff's Attorney: Solicitor's Office

Defendant's Attorney: Not Available

Description:

Columbia, Richland County, SC - The State of South Carolina charged House Speaker Robert W. Harrell, Jr., age 58, with multiple counts of using campaign funds for personal use.

Ethics / Penalty for violation of Article 13, campaign finance reform law

09/10/2014

The State claimed that Harrell using $94,000 in campaign funds.

Outcome:

Defendant pleaded guilty to six misdemeanor counts and was sentenced to 6 one year terms, all suspended. He also forfeit all funds in his campaign accounty and not seek or hold public office for three years.

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About This Case

What was the outcome of State of South Carolina v. Robert W. Harrell, Jr.?

The outcome was: Defendant pleaded guilty to six misdemeanor counts and was sentenced to 6 one year terms, all suspended. He also forfeit all funds in his campaign accounty and not seek or hold public office for three years.

Which court heard State of South Carolina v. Robert W. Harrell, Jr.?

This case was heard in 5th Judicial Circuit Court of Common Pleas, Richland County, South Carolina, SC. The presiding judge was G. Thomas Cooper, Jr..

Who were the attorneys in State of South Carolina v. Robert W. Harrell, Jr.?

Plaintiff's attorney: Solicitor's Office. Defendant's attorney: Not Available.

When was State of South Carolina v. Robert W. Harrell, Jr. decided?

This case was decided on October 24, 2014.