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Former Chief Judge Accused of Child Abuse | Charleston News
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- Jul 31, 2026
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Summary
Former Chief Judge Richard Dana Todd Jr. of Georgetown, South Carolina, faces serious charges of unlawful conduct toward a child after being suspended from his judicial post. Allegations include inappropriate touching of a nine-year-old while viewing explicit content on his phone in 2023 and 2024, reportedly endangering the child’s mental well-being. The South Carolina Supreme Court’s Chief Justice swiftly suspended Todd, calling his continued service a threat to public trust and the justice system. Todd is now in custody and awaits further court decisions — a sobering case underscoring that accountability has no exceptions, especially when children are involved. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7f95f4eac5a4df41