Settlement Achieved in Anderson County Sheriff’s Office Wrongful Death Case
Anderson County, SC – A significant legal settlement has been reached between the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office and the family of Charles Williams, who died in July 2017 shortly after being detained by deputies. The agreement comes nearly six years after the tragic incident, which sparked widespread dialogue about law enforcement practices and detainee welfare. Williams, 35, suffered a fatal medical episode following a struggle with law enforcement officers during an arrest for alleged public intoxication. The lawsuit filed by his family claimed the deputies used excessive force and neglected Williams’ medical needs, which they … Read more