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Former federal grand juror pleads guilty to obstruction of justice

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– According to U.S. attorney Peter M. McCoy Jr., 51-year-old Alicia Renee Coleman of Rock Hill pleaded guilty in federal court to obstruction of justice. Officials say Coleman communicated secret federal grand jury information concerning an indictment and upcoming arrests to her her family in June 2018. The information disclosed concerned the case United States v. Hemphill, where…

Richland, Lexington courts put temporary restrictions, cancellations in place to avoid coronavirus exposure

Richland County and Lexington County put temporary changes into effect as cases of COVID-19 continue to climb

Richland County Administrator Leonardo Brown announced Thursday that a decision has been made to temporarily restrict access to the Judicial Center due to possible concerns of indirect exposure to the coronavirus. All jury trials at the courthouse are now postponed. Brown says it’s a temporary restriction as crews come in to the clean the building. Right now only essential personnel…