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Judge Suspended Over Child Neglect Charges | Charleston News

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Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Jul 31, 2026
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Summary

Georgetown County’s chief municipal judge, Richard Dana Todd Junior, was arrested on child neglect charges—prompting an immediate suspension by the state Supreme Court, which called him a “substantial threat of serious harm to the public.” The swift action by SLED and the court underscores the gravity of the allegations and has sent shockwaves through the community, raising urgent questions about accountability in judicial leadership. 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/8a56e94bd80b8c8d