SOUTH CAROLINA (WSPA) - No state-level charges will be pursued against former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright.

A document obtained by 7NEWS shows a plea agreement made between Wright and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of South Carolina signed on October 15.

In exchange for no further state action, Wright agreed to plead guilty to charges of information charging conspiracy to commit theft concerning programs receiving federal funds, wire fraud conspiracy, and obtaining controlled substances.

As part of the agreement, Wright surrendered and relinquished all law enforcement certifications, as well as future opportunities to work in law enforcement in the U.S. He also is disqualified from pursuing a position as sheriff in South Carolina.

Wright, who led one of South Ca

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