COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A former South Carolina state representative has pleaded guilty to a misconduct charge, per court records

Richard Ansel “Rick” Martin pleaded guilty on Tuesday to unlawful communication by cellphone after July 20, 2021. His other two charges for misconduct in office and contributing to the delinquency of a minor were dismissed.

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Martin was first charged in December 2021 for reportedly using his position to threaten cuts to the Department of Social Services budget and to fire then Director o

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