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Former State Rep. pleads guilty to unlawful communication, other misconduct charges dismissed
- Richard Ansel “Rick” Martin pleaded guilty to unlawful communication by cellphone after July 20, 2021 in a South Carolina case.
- Two other charges, misconduct in office and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, were dismissed.
- Martin faces a 30-day prison sentence, suspended after completion of an anger management course.
- Court costs must be paid within 30 days as part of the sentence.
- The misconduct allegations involved threats related to the Department of Social Services budget and job security.
- Officials noted DSS removed all children from his home following a separate incident.
- The case was initially filed in December 2021 and remains part of ongoing Midlands coverage.
- The outlet notes related reports in Midlands coverage and other Newberry area stories.
- The report provides context on related local news items and ongoing coverage.
- The story is published by WIS, with copyright noted as 2025 WIS.
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