Tag Archives: Rep. Todd Rutherford

House Bill Could Give Accused Criminals Multiple Breaks

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Rick Brundrett

Offenders charged with certain crimes could have their records wiped clean multiple times under a bill introduced this month by a state House member who is a criminal defense attorney. Under the bill (H. 4603) by Rep. Todd Rutherford, D-Richland, … Continue reading →

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Lawmaker State Plane Travel: Frequent Frivolous Miles

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Rick Brundrett

On Feb. 10, S.C. House Speaker Bobby Harrell, a licensed pilot, was inducted into the South Carolina Aviation Association’s Hall of Fame during the organization’s annual conference in Myrtle Beach. Harrell’s flight cost S.C. taxpayers $1,785, state records show. That’s … Continue reading →

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