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Prison Bribery Ring Shocks South Carolina | Charleston News
A staggering $500 million prison bribery ring has unraveled in Columbia, South Carolina, with seven people charged in a complex scheme centered on former corrections officer Lowanda Atkinson. Over 16 years, Atkinson allegedly accepted half a million dollars in bribes from inmates and their associates in exchange for smuggling in contraband like phones, tobacco, and marijuana — which were then sold inside the prison. She reportedly used the cash to buy a luxury SUV, designer clothes, and even cosmetic procedures. Each defendant faces up to 20 years if convicted, exposing deep corruption and…
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