Newberry Co. Sheriff's Office reports reveal new events & allegations leading up to lawmaker's
Newberry Co. Sheriffs Office reports reveal new events & allegations leading up to lawmakers indictments
NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - A 2020 incident report from the Newberry County Sheriffs Office lays out allegations that a Midlands state house representative potentially committed criminal sexual conduct against his foster daughter.
Rep. Rick Martin (R-Newberry) is not facing any charges for the sexual allegations in the report. However, the same report alleges he gave the girl alcohol.
He is facing an indictment over that accusation and is suspended from his public office while the case is pending.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced two indictments in December against Martin alleging he provided alcohol to the girl and for attempting to influence an S.C. Department of Social Services investigation. Wilsons office later alleged that it involved threatening department leadership.
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