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Bribery Scheme Shakes South Carolina Prisons | Dayton News
Seven people, including a former corrections officer with 16 years on the job, are facing charges in South Carolina for a $500 million bribery scheme at Lee Correctional Institution. The officer allegedly funneled half a million dollars in bribes by smuggling phones, tobacco, and marijuana into the prison for inmates to sell — money that reportedly funded luxury cars and cosmetic procedures. If convicted, the accused could face up to 20 years in prison as authorities continue to unravel the massive operation exposing deep corruption within the state’s prison system. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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