South Carolina U.S. Attorney Steps Down

By Andrew Ramonas | January 11, 2010 2:31 pm

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The U.S. Attorney for South Carolina has resigned, WIS News 10 reported today.

W. Walter Wilkins III stepped down as U.S. Attorney yesterday. He had served as the top federal prosecutor in South Carolina since 2008. Kevin F. McDonald will be the acting U.S. Attorney, according to WIS.

President Barack Obama nominated defense lawyer William Nettles for the post last month.

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