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Jail Cover-Up Exposed in South Carolina | Charleston News
In Richland County, South Carolina, former detention center compliance director James Lipscomb faces obstruction of justice charges after allegedly covering up dozens of unreported crimes—including an inmate’s K2 Spice overdose and a guard’s sexual assault—revealed during an investigation triggered by a recently released inmate’s testimony. Sheriff Leon Lott’s team uncovered 62 incidents from December to April, including an assault on a correctional officer that led to 17 inmate arrests. Lipscomb remains jailed while the probe continues, underscoring the vital need for transparency and…
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