South Carolina Republican resigns after pleading guilty in Statehouse corruption probe
COLUMBIA — Facing up to 16 years in prison on allegations that he pocketed $160,000 in campaign cash, state Sen. John Courson pleaded guilty Monday and resigned from office.
The Columbia Republican will face no time behind bars for now after pleading guilty to misconduct in office. Sentencing was postponed until he cooperates with prosecutors, which could include testifying before the state grand jury.
He could face up to 10 years in prison if he fails to cooperate with the state, Circuit Judge Carmen Mullen said. He has not been asked to pay back any of the campaign money.
"I am very disappointed that I’ve let down my constituents," Courson said after the brief hearing.
Courson becomes the fourth lawmaker — all Republicans — to plead guilty and resign in the Statehouse corruption probe.
https://www.postandcourier.com/politics/veteran-senator-resigns-after-pleading-guilty-in-south-carolina-statehouse/article_40d39f52-6802-11e8-82c1-2b5a73aa32bf.html
= new reply since forum marked as read
