10/30/2025
We got some pushback from folks when we posted our Chuck Wright story 4 months back. Today, some news broke to corroborate our earlier claims. Wright admitted his guilt.
For many years, Chuck Wright was considered a high-profile and powerful sheriff across South Carolina, especially in the Upstate.
However, his 39 year law enforcement career in Spartanburg County recently ended in humiliation.
While the extent of the corruption may never truly be known or brought to light, he has pleaded guilty on the federal charges tied to a corruption scheme.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina said Wright pleaded guilty on the following charges:
▪️Conspiracy to commit theft ( up to 5 years)
▪️Wire fraud (up to 20 years)
▪️Obtaining controlled substances by misrepresentation (up to 4 years)
Chief US District Judge Timothy Cain will sentence Wright after he receives and reviews sentencing reports prepared by the U.S. Probation Office.
Despite many of his supporters pushing back when corruption allegations surfaced, today Wright released a statement through is attorneys where he made it clear stating, "I am guilty."
Along with Wright, Amos Durham, a former chaplain for the office who Wright hired, along with a former employee, also hired by Wright also pleaded guilty for their part in the corruption scheme.
Amos Durham pleaded guilty to the following charge:
▪️Conspiracy to commit theft concerning programs receiving federal funds. (up to 5 years)
Lawson Watson pleaded guilty to the following charge:
▪️Wire fraud (up to 20 years)
Wright confirmed in the statement released today he did receive treatment for his addiction. Sources inside his office said his pill use was very well known for many years around the office but if anyone confronted him or other command staff, you'd be retaliated against.
A quote from Micah Black, 10th Circuit Solicitor caught my eye, "The task of investigating a popular and powerful local sheriff is never an easy one."
The FBI along with SLED investigated this case. The U.S. Attorney's office prosecuted the case.
