SC Democratic Leader Under Fire
A new social media group has formed in opposition to S.C. Rep. Todd Rutherford – the ranking Democrat in the S.C. House of Representatives (and...
Spring Valley High School
Black-On-Black School Violence Ignored
by FITSNews
WHERE’S THE MEDIA OUTRAGE? Last week’s violent arrest of a black female high school student by white sheriff’s deputy Ben Fields – and Fields’ subsequent...
Law Firm Raising Funds For Spring Valley Student
by FITSNews
A law firm run by S.C. House minority leader Todd Rutherford is soliciting funds for Spring Valley High School student Niya Kenny, who was arrested...
Letter: Spineless Schools To Blame For Sheriff Deputy Scandal
by Letters
RE: BEN FIELDS’ FALLOUT Dear Editor, While I understand and respect your position that Deputy Ben Fields‘ employment with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department was...
Ben Fields’ Fallout
by FITSNews
COPS IN GOVERNMENT-RUN SCHOOLS UNDER THE MICROSCOPE The firing of Richland County, S.C. deputy Ben Fields in the aftermath of his violent arrest of an unruly...
Spring Valley Cop Gets Canned
by FITSNews
RICHLAND COUNTY “RESOURCE OFFICER” FIRED A white Richland County (S.C.) sheriff’s deputy who violently apprehended a black female high school student earlier this week has...
Spring Valley Student Defends Embattled Sheriff’s Deputy
by FITSNews
THE LATEST FROM RICHLAND COUNTY … A student at Spring Valley High School who took one of the eyewitness videos of this week’s violent arrest...
Spring Valley Sheriff’s Deputy: “Exceptional Role Model?”
by FITSNews
COP WHO VIOLENTLY ARRESTED BLACK STUDENT GOT “CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE” AWARD LAST FALL The white, male Richland County (S.C.) sheriff’s deputy who violently arrested a...
Spring Valley Police Assault Makes National News
by FITSNews
ANOTHER BLACK EYE FOR SOUTH CAROLINA … The assault of a black female high school student by a white male sheriff’s deputy is making national...
Spring Valley High School “Arrest” Video Goes Viral
by FITSNews
WHITE MALE COP VIDEOTAPED “ARRESTING” BLACK FEMALE STUDENT The Richland County (S.C.) Sheriff’s Department has a serious issue on its hands … In a disturbing video...