SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) — Former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright has agreed to plead guilty to three federal charges as of Wednesday, September 25, 2025.
The charges are listed as:
- Count 1: Conspiracy to commit theft concerning programs receiving federal funds
- Count 2: Wire fraud conspiracy
- Count 3: Obtaining controlled substances by misrepresentation
Despite Wright agreeing to plead guilty, it could be months before a judge decides his sentencing.
Former federal prosecutor Sloan Ellis said in situations like this, from a guilty plea to sentencing, it could be anywhere from 4 to 8 months before Wright hears his ruling…