Former Lieutenant Johnny Neal was convicted in April 2021 for his role in the corruption case involving Sheriff Underwood. Neal participated in the unlawful arrest and mistreatment of individuals, including the case of Kevin Simpson, where Neal shoved a handcuffed Simpson to the ground. He faces up to 56 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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