The push for judicial reform in South Carolina intensified this week after a corrupt judge released a convicted killer/ gang leader from prison in violation of court rules, the state’s code of laws and its constitution.
The illegitimate, illegal and unconstitutional release of Bloods leader Jeroid J. Price by retiring circuit court judge Casey Manning dominated the news cycle this past week – and with good reason. Manning’s decision – egged on by powerful lawyer-legislator Todd Rutherford – showcased the contempt with which Palmetto State judges view victims and the welfare of the general public.
And we are told this is just the beginning of the scandal …
As we noted in this week’s episode of our show, though, institutional injustice is nothing new in the Palmetto State – one of only two states in America which allows powerful legislative leaders to control the judicial branch of government.
That must change … now.
Our news outlet broke the Price story wide open earlier this week – and we drove the narrative all week long, holding officials’ feet to the fire. Want to support us in our efforts to fix a badly broken “justice” system and hold these institutional actors accountable for their actions? Subscribe today!
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SHOW NOTES
CASEY MANNING/ JEROID PRICE CASE
Injustice System Strikes Again
Attorney General Wants To Know Why Murderer Was Released
Criminal Investigation Needed Into Killer’s Early Release
Bench Warrant Sought For Gang Leader
Convicted Murderer’s Release: Criminal Investigation Likely
MISSING PERSON CASE
Exposing Another Judicial Fail
JAIL HOUSE CALLS
JUDICIAL REFORM
The Perfect Fix?
Lawmakers Push For Judicial Selection Reform
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR …
Will Folks is the founding editor of the news outlet you are currently reading. Prior to founding FITSNews, he served as press secretary to the governor of South Carolina. He lives in the Midlands region of the state with his wife and seven children.
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2 comments
Does anyone have any ideas about Jeroid Price’s location???
That seems (to me) newsworthy…
Do any journalists share that interest?
does not seem money is the reaon but threats against family/others..this guy is evil