In July 2024, Sheriff Chuck Wright hired his son to work at the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office, leading to an investigation by the South Carolina Ethics Commission for a potential ethics violation. Former Lieutenant Jeremy Byrd, who raised concerns about this hiring decision, was subsequently fired and filed a lawsuit against Wright and the Sheriff’s Office, alleging wrongful discharge and defamation. Byrd claims he was terminated after expressing concerns over the hiring and was labeled a ‘mole’ by Wright.
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