South Carolina's former elections director Howard Knapp has been arrested and charged with embezzlement and misconduct in office.
Howard Knapp, the former State Election Commission executive director, and Paige Salonich, SEC's former deputy executive director, were both arrested Oct. 24.
The former executive director and deputy director of the South Carolina Election Commission, who were fired last month, have been arrested in Richland County, according to jail records. Records show Howard Knapp,
Howard Knapp was removed from office on Sept. 17 and now faces 11 charges with eight of those use of office for financial gain.
At an election committee meeting on Oct. 15, Commission Chairman Dennis Shedd said that three state agencies – the Attorney General’s office, the Office of Inspector General and the State Law Enforcement Division — were reviewing Knapp’s conduct during his time in office.
Former South Carolina Elections Executive Director Howard Knapp was arrested. Charges include embezzlement and misuse of public office for financial gain.
Howard Knapp, South Carolina's former elections director, was arrested Friday and charged with embezzlement, misconduct in office, and using his position for personal gain. Authorities allege Knapp used a state credit card to purchase over $5,
Two former employees with the SC Election Commission have been arrested and charged with multiple charges, according to SLED.
The former executive director of the South Carolina Election Commission is now behind bars on multiple charges related to ethics violations.
The former director of the South Carolina State Election Commission appeared in court Friday for the first time since his arrest on charges related to misconduct in office and wiretapping.Howard Knapp,
The former executive director of the South Carolina Election Commission is now behind bars on multiple charges related to ethics violations.
The South Carolina Election Commission is investigating why a $28 million contract for new voting machines ended up costing $4 million more.