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Jerald Sanders had led the town since 2017. Author: WLTX Updated: 6:19 PM EDT July 12, 2021 SWANSEA, S.C. Swansea Mayor Jerald Sanders has been indicted by a state grand jury, accused of taking public money and transferring to an account that he managed. The South Carolina Attorney General s Office announced Monday that a Lexington County Grand Jury indicted Sanders on charges of embezzlement of public funds less than $10,000 and misconduct in office. The incident happened back in December of 2019. According to the indictment, Sanders wrongly accepted funds from the town and put the money into an account under his sole control. Shortly after the indictment came down, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMastersuspended Sanders from office until the charges are dismissed or Sanders is convicted. In his order, McMaster said the Mayor Pro Tempore of Swansea will serve as mayor. According to the town s website, Woodrow Davis is t ....