South Carolina Rep. RJ May Arrested on Federal Charges

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Rep. RJ May, a South Carolina legislator and founding member of the House Freedom Caucus, was booked into Lexington County jail on pre-trial federal charges related to seized electronic devices, though no specific charges have been publicly disclosed. The investigation, which began last summer, involved the seizure of multiple electronic items, and May's current legal representation is unclear. Despite legal troubles, May was re-elected in 2024, but if charged with a felony, he faces suspension from the House.
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