South Carolina’s Governor Addresses Magistrate Judge Controversy by Urging Changes
An investigation from the Post and Courier and ProPublica found that most judges had no law training and some accepted bribes, stole money and ignored constitutional protections. Now, South Carolina’s governor says he wants change.
Jan. 15, 12:30 p.m. EST
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster delivers the State of the State address at the Statehouse in Columbia on Wednesday.
(John A. Carlos II/Special to The Post and Courier)
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