Former SC correctional officer charged with sexual misconduct

The SC Department of Corrections charged 35 year-old Shanelle Betterson Eichelberger with sexual misconduct with an inmate while serving as a correctional officer.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)— The SC Department of Corrections charged 35 year-old Shanelle Betterson Eichelberger with sexual misconduct with an inmate while serving as a correctional officer.

According to authorities, Eichelberger was fired after video evidence showed her having sexual intercourse with an inmate.

The former Manning Reentry/ Work Release Center employee is charged with first-degree sexual misconduct and misconduct in office.