Former Sheriff Alex Underwood was convicted in April 2021 on multiple charges including wire fraud, conspiracy, civil rights violations, and theft of government property. He illegally used public funds for personal expenses, such as first-class flights to Las Vegas for himself and his wife, and directed deputies to work on his personal property during duty hours. Underwood also unlawfully arrested individuals and falsified reports to cover up his actions. He faces up to 36 years in federal prison. ([postandcourier.com](https://www.postandcourier.com/columbia/former-sc-sheriff-guilty-in-corruption-case-faces-years-in-prison/article_8fc44260-a436-11eb-a3d0-a740a0f07ef6.html?utm_source=openai))
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