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Former Sheriff Sentenced for Abuse of Power | Greenville News
Former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright is heading to federal prison for nearly three and a half years after pleading guilty to abusing his power — a crime that included stealing taxpayer money, prescription drugs, and misusing county funds meant to help deputies in need. The judge handed down the maximum sentence allowed under federal guidelines, ordered him to repay nearly $463,000, and permanently barred him from owning a firearm or ever holding the sheriff’s office again. His downfall began in 2017, with a pattern of personal greed that escalated until a whistleblower’s tip in 2024…
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