SC's secretive process for disciplining judges
from Understand SC Hosted by Avery Wilks, Joseph Cranney, Emily Williams
In South Carolina, judges can face allegations of misconduct, conflicts of interest or criminal activity in secret. The Disciplinary Counsel’s office, an investigative arm of the state Supreme Court, receives more than 200 complaints against the state’s judges each year, but rarely do the office's investigations lead to the removal of judges or even to public reprimands. As we’ve discussed on our episodes about The Post and Courier’s ongoing Uncovered series, South Carolina's systems for holding public servants accountable often lack transparency. But there are few systems as cloaked in secrecy as the state's method for overseeing judges. On this week's episode, reporters Joey Cranney and Avery Wilks explain how South Carolina judges have been able to remain on the bench for years, despite serious questions about their character and impartiality. Listen now for more. For more related coverage, visit our Uncovered homepage.
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This week, we're bringing you more coverage from The Post and Courier's ongoing "Uncovered" series about corruption in South Carolina. Reporters Joseph Cranney and Avery Wilks explain how judges in the state have been able to remain on the bench for years, despite serious questions about their character and impartiality.
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