South Carolina Attorney General

Alan Wilson was elected South Carolina’s 51st Attorney General on November 2, 2010, re-elected to a second term on November 4, 2014, re-elected to a third term on November 6, 2018, and re-elected to a fourth term on November 8, 2022. Since being elected, Wilson has focused on keeping South Carolina’s families safe, defending their freedom, and protecting their futures.

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The South Carolina Attorney General serves as South Carolina’s Chief Prosecutor, Chief Legal Officer, and Chief Securities Officer.

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Mar 21, 2025

Attorney General Alan Wilson supports President Trump’s efforts to unleash American energy production to meet growing needs

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Attorney General Alan Wilson and 22 other state attorneys general are supporting President Trump’s plans to increase U.S. energy production to meet the growing demands of our nation.

Mar 21, 2025

Beaufort County man arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* charges

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Adam Thomas Steele, 36, of Bluffton, S.C., on 10 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.

Mar 20, 2025

York man arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* charges

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Nicholas Addison William Kishbaugh, 32, of York, S.C., on 10 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.

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