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Prison Guard’s Bribery Ring Exposed | Charleston News
A former South Carolina prison guard, Lowanda Atkinson, is facing up to 20 years in prison after leading a 16-year bribery scheme that funneled over $550,000 in cash from inmates and their families in exchange for smuggling contraband like phones, tobacco, and drugs. Working with two inmates and three family members, she split profits from selling contraband, splurging her share on luxury cars, plastic surgery, and designer gear. All five defendants have pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges, as the FBI and state prison inspectors cracked the case — a stark warning that corruption can thrive…
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