James Metts (1969-1973), Duane Saxton (1975-1979), Eric Hudnall (1977-1981), Ty Witherspoon (2011-2015), Joe Falgoust (1988-1992), Paula Adams (1979-1983)
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Restaurateur who brought down sheriff charged with murder
Federal prosecutors say Leon paid bribes to a man connected to former Lexington County Sheriff James Metts to keep employees from the Mexican food restaurant from being deported when arrested on minor offenses.
S. Attorney Bill Nettles said Tuesday that the 68-year-old Lexington County Sheriff James Metts faces 10 charges of taking bribes. He is also charged with wire fraud and conspiracy. Court documents say Metts allowed friends to buy favors, accepting cash in return for agreeing to assist people who we
Date: Jun 17, 2014
Category: U.S.
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South Carolina sheriff faces federal bribery charges
Lexington County Sheriff James Metts, 68, faces a 10-count indictment, accused of taking bribes from friends to interfere with the proper identification and processing of certain undocumented immigrants, according to U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles.