Rep. Rick Quinn Pleads Guilty to Misconduct in Office

Quinn (Photo: MaryAnn Chastain)

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Now former representative Rick Quinn pleaded guilty to misconduct in office about a half hour ago.
That is punishable by up to 1 year in prison.
Charges against Richard Quinn Sr. have been dropped and his consulting firm, Richard Quinn and Associates must pay $300,000 to cover investigation costs.
Earlier Wednesday Quinn Jr. resigned from the legislature after 21 years in office.
Quinn is the third lawmaker to resign as a result of the investigation.