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Stacking the Decknew

Politicians' ties to South Carolina's seedy video gambling underworld.
Columbia Free Times  |  Corey Hutchins  |  08-03-2012  |  Crime & Justice

S.C. Lawmaker Wants to Repeal State's 'Stand Your Ground' Lawnew

A South Carolina lawmaker believes he's the first in the nation to propose a review of controversial self-defense legislation known as "stand your ground" after the killing of a Florida teenager Trayvon Martin.
Columbia Free Times  |  Corey Hutchins  |  03-28-2012  |  Crime & Justice
Tags: Trayvon Martin, Stand Your Ground Laws

Missing Millionsnew

Public financial fraud and embezzlement in South Carolina is widespread and hard to track.
Columbia Free Times  |  Corey Hutchins  |  12-09-2011  |  Crime & Justice
Tags: corruption, embezzlement, False Claims Act, financial fraud, fraud in South Carolina

Nigerian Email Scams Can Be Costly, Lethal

Nigerian email scams are a growing problem in the United States, but there are simple steps you can take to protect yourself.
Columbia Free Times  |  David Axe  |  07-08-2004  |  Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice

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