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Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Federal prosecutors say a man who filed more than 600 fraudulent tax returns for gang members and other people has been sentenced to more than five years in prison.

Friday, February 01, 2013  A former trustee at South Carolina State University accused of using his influence in exchange for a Porsche and other favors wants the government to share evidence against him.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Two South Carolina women have been accused of costing the federal government millions of dollars by preparing fraudulent tax returns.

Friday, January 11, 2013  Weeks after state auditors released a report criticizing management of a South Carolina State University transportation center project funded by millions of federal dollars, the FBI began monitoring the phone calls of a school trustee.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Federal prosecutors say they will hold two hearings on a public corruption case involving South Carolina State University in Orangeburg.

Friday, November 02, 2012  Federal prosecutors say the man suspected of abducting a Columbia teen should not be released on bond because of his extensive criminal past.

Friday, September 21, 2012  Federal prosecutors say a woman who admitted stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a South Carolina tourism group should spend less time in prison because of her help in drug cases.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  A prominent Lexington attorney has been indicted after authorities say he extorted more than $1 million from clients by threatening them with criminal charges or civil penalties that did not exist.

Friday, June 08, 2012  Authorities say a South Carolina woman has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for fraudulently getting death benefits from her estranged Marine husband.

Sunday, May 06, 2012  South Carolina's top federal prosecutor is teaming up with a Columbia nonprofit in an effort to stem violence.

Saturday, March 24, 2012  Federal prosecutors say a 43-year-old Blythewood woman has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $700,000 from a group of doctors who trusted her to keep their books.

Thursday, April 22, 2010  Criminal defense attorney William Nettles has been approved to serve as South Carolina's top federal prosecutor.

Monday, January 11, 2010  A federal prosecutor has been named acting U.S. attorney for South Carolina.

Wednesday, December 23, 2009  President Barack Obama has nominated a defense attorney to serve as South Carolina's next U.S. attorney.

Thursday, November 12, 2009  Feds move to seize 4 US mosques and NY skyscraper over alleged ties to Iranian government.