SC lawmakers shocked by indictment of Richland Sen. Courson [View all]
Lawmakers were stunned Friday by the news that state Sen. John Courson, a Richland County Republican, had been indicted on charges of misconduct in office and using campaign money for personal expenses.
The Columbia senator, a 32-year veteran of the Legislature, fits the central casting requirements for a classic S.C. politician — a 72-year-old, iced-tea sipping Marine veteran who reveres GOP greats, naming his dogs for conservative politicians, including Ronald Reagan and Strom Thurmond.
At the State House, Courson is known for his aversion to raising taxes, and his advocacy for public education and conservation. He also helped pass the original Confederate flag compromise in 2000 and supported bringing the banner down in 2015.
“I’m certainly surprised,” said state Sen. Greg Gregory, R-Lancaster. “I hope that, when everything is brought to light, that he’ll be exonerated.”
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