SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – Prosecutors have a new deadline related to former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright’s sentencing in his federal case.
Wright pleaded guilty in October to abusing his role as sheriff. He is accused of stealing money from a fund meant to help his own deputies in times of need. Wright used the money to buy pain pills and for other personal reasons.
He faces up to 20 years in prison, but a sentencing date has not been set.
Court orders evidence confirmation
A new court filing shows the court ordered the U.S. Attorney’s Office to confirm they have given all evidence and discovery material to the United States Probation Office. The U.S. Attorney’s Office has until Thursday to confirm or explain why any evidence was not provided…