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Former Sheriff Pleads Guilty to Stealing $80,000 in Funds

11/3/2025

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Chuck Wright, the 60-year-old former Spartanburg County Sheriff, pleaded guilty to misusing more than $50,000 in taxpayer funds for personal expenses.
He admitted stealing at least $80,000 from the sheriff's Benevolence Fund, meant to support officers.
Wright used fund checks to pay a drug dealer for painkillers.
He faces up to 20 years in prison and must pay restitution.
Wright expressed remorse in court.

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Chuck Wright, the 60-year-old former Spartanburg County Sheriff, pleaded guilty to misusing more than $50,000 in taxpayer funds for personal expenses.
He admitted stealing at least $80,000 from the sheriff's Benevolence Fund, meant to support officers.
Wright used fund checks to pay a drug dealer for painkillers.
He faces up to 20 years in prison and must pay restitution.
Wright expressed remorse in court.