WebDan Mccue / April 27, 2015. (CN) - Former Lexington County, S.C. Sheriff James Metts was sentenced to one year and a day in prison for his role in an alleged scheme to help illegal aliens housed in the county jail from being detected by federal officials. U.S. District Judge Terry Wooten also order Metts to pay a $10,000 fine and placed him on ... WebJul 4, 2013 · Sheriff’s Festival Absence Raises Questions. Lexington County, S.C. Sheriff James Metts was a no-show at the annual Fourth of July Peach Festival in Gilbert, S.C. this weekend – the first time ...
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WebThe indictments allege that Frazier and Leon bribed Sheriff Metts. The State Grand Jury also indicted former South Congaree Police Chief Jason Amodio (45) for Common Law … WebApr 27, 2015 · April 27 (Reuters) - The man who was South Carolina's longest-serving sheriff before he pleaded guilty in a public corruption case involving illegal immigrants was … sharon sund venza
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WebJul 2, 2014 · The Lexington County sheriff, James Metts, 68, the state’s longest-serving sheriff, pleaded not guilty to federal bribery charges on Tuesday and was released on $100,000 bond. WebDec 26, 2016 · The 68-year-old Lexington County Sheriff James Metts faces 10 charges of taking bribes. He is also charged with wire fraud and conspiracy. WebMar 15, 2016 · Jimmy Metts, the longest-serving sheriff in South Carolina, exploited the contradictions between anti-immigrant sentiment and the need for cheap, undocumented … sharon surless lowen