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Jail Cover-Up Exposed in South Carolina | Charleston News
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In Richland County, South Carolina, former detention center compliance director James Lipscomb faces obstruction of justice charges after allegedly covering up dozens of unreported crimes—including an inmate’s K2 Spice overdose and a guard’s sexual assault—revealed during an investigation triggered by a recently released inmate’s testimony. Sheriff Leon Lott’s team uncovered 62 incidents from December to April, including an assault on a correctional officer that led to 17 inmate arrests. Lipscomb remains jailed while the probe continues, underscoring the vital need for transparency and accountability in corrections.
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