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Notice of Court Proceedings - Former Lexington County Sheriff James R. Metts to be Sentenced

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of South Carolina

Contact Person: Jay Richardson (803) 929-3000

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – United States Attorney Bill Nettles stated that Chief United States District Judge Terry L. Wooten has set a sentencing hearing in the case of United States v. James R. Metts, Case No. 3:14-429.

WHEN: Monday, April 27, 2015, at 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Matthew J. Perry, Jr., Courthouse
901 Richland Street, Courtroom V
Columbia, SC 29201

 

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Updated April 24, 2015
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USAO - South Carolina

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