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Former S.C. State Rep. pleads guilty to unlawful communication, other misconduct charges dismissed
- Former South Carolina state representative Richard Ansel 'Rick' Martin pleaded guilty to unlawful communication by cellphone after July 20, 2021.
- Two other charges, misconduct in office and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, were dismissed.
- Martin was sentenced to 30 days in prison, suspended after he completes an anger management course.
- He must also pay court costs within 30 days as part of the disposition.
- The charges stem from allegations that he threatened the DSS budget and director’s job if DSS did not return the children.
- The case followed reports of alcohol provided to a 16-year-old foster daughter and removal of children from Martin’s home.
- The incident occurred in December 2021 and involved his role as a state lawmaker.
- The case includes the DSS budget controversy and leadership threats as central elements of the allegations.
- The court appearance resulted in a 30-day suspended sentence pending anger management completion.
- The case was reported by WRDW/WAGT and reflects local developments in Columbia, South Carolina.
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