SC Criminal Justice Reform

South Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi: The Debate Over Capital PunishmentSouth Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi: The Debate Over Capital Punishment

South Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi: The Debate Over Capital Punishment

News Summary On April 11, 2025, South Carolina executed Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, the fifth execution in eight months.…

5 days ago
Brad Sigmon Faces Execution by Firing Squad in SCBrad Sigmon Faces Execution by Firing Squad in SC

Brad Sigmon Faces Execution by Firing Squad in SC

News Summary Brad Sigmon, a 67-year-old man, is set to become the first U.S. execution by firing squad in 15…

1 week ago
South Carolina Inmate Chooses Firing Squad for ExecutionSouth Carolina Inmate Chooses Firing Squad for Execution

South Carolina Inmate Chooses Firing Squad for Execution

News Summary In South Carolina, inmate Mikal Mahdi has opted for execution by firing squad, scheduled for April 11. This…

2 weeks ago
South Carolina’s Historic Execution by Firing SquadSouth Carolina’s Historic Execution by Firing Squad

South Carolina’s Historic Execution by Firing Squad

News Summary On March 7, 2025, Brad Sigmon became the first inmate executed by firing squad in the U.S. in…

2 weeks ago
Tragedy Strikes in Hopkins, South Carolina: Teenager Loses Life in Accidental ShootingTragedy Strikes in Hopkins, South Carolina: Teenager Loses Life in Accidental Shooting

Tragedy Strikes in Hopkins, South Carolina: Teenager Loses Life in Accidental Shooting

News Summary A tragic incident in Hopkins, South Carolina, has left a community in mourning after a 15-year-old boy was…

3 weeks ago
South Carolina’s Historic Firing Squad ExecutionSouth Carolina’s Historic Firing Squad Execution

South Carolina’s Historic Firing Squad Execution

News Summary Brad Sigmon became the first inmate executed by firing squad in South Carolina's modern history on March 7,…

1 month ago
South Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad in Historic EventSouth Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad in Historic Event

South Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad in Historic Event

News Summary In a significant event marking the return of firing squad executions in the U.S., South Carolina executed Brad…

1 month ago
South Carolina’s Child Welfare System Faces CrisisSouth Carolina’s Child Welfare System Faces Crisis

South Carolina’s Child Welfare System Faces Crisis

News Summary Governor Henry McMaster has raised alarms regarding the failing child welfare system in South Carolina following the resignation…

1 month ago
Lake City Police Solve 20-Year-Old Murder of Lindsey Shawn SimmonsLake City Police Solve 20-Year-Old Murder of Lindsey Shawn Simmons

Lake City Police Solve 20-Year-Old Murder of Lindsey Shawn Simmons

News Summary The Lake City Police Department has made significant progress in solving the cold case murder of Lindsey Shawn…

1 month ago
Brad Sigmon Chooses Firing Squad Execution in South CarolinaBrad Sigmon Chooses Firing Squad Execution in South Carolina

Brad Sigmon Chooses Firing Squad Execution in South Carolina

News Summary Brad Sigmon, a condemned inmate in South Carolina, has opted for execution by firing squad, marking the first…

2 months ago