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Beaufort’s Fleming gets 46 months in prison Ex-attorney sentenced for helping Alex Murdaugh steal
Beaufort attorney Cory Fleming enters Charleston’s federal courthouse in May after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Fleming admitted he knew Murdaugh planned to steal settlement money from the family of Murdaugh’s late housekeeper Gloria Satterfield. Post And Courier file
By Thad Moore The Post And Courier CHARLESTON – Former Beaufort attorney Cory Fleming will spend 46 months in prison for helping his law school roommate, the notorious ex-lawyer Alex Murdaugh, steal from the family of Murdaugh’s late housekeeper. Before he announced his decision Tuesday, Aug. 15, U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel said Fleming was guilty of “amazingly egre-
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gious conduct,” but he recognized that the ex-attorney has been remorseful for his actions. Fleming went immediately into federal custody at the end of the hearing at the federal courthouse in Charleston.
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Fleming pleaded guilty in May to a federal charge of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, which carries a maximum prison sentence of five years. Federal sentencing guidelines recommended a sentence of at least three years and 10 months, matching the term Gergel imposed. Fleming will also have to pay about $102,000 in restitution, plus interest. Fleming, 54, was accused of helping Murdaugh divert $4.3 million of insurance money intended for Satterfield’s sons. Satterfield worked for the Murdaugh fami-
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Cook banned from Beaufort County Schools By Delayna Earley The Island News Hilton Head Island resident David Cook was served with a trespass notice for the Beaufort County School District (BCSD) at 3:35 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO). David Cook has been a Cook vocal critic of the Beaufort County School District for its handling of the 97 contested books that are
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Greenway accuser speaks at Council Meeting By Delayna Earley The Island News Lisa Lynch, the former Director of Wellness for Beaufort County, addressed the Beaufort County Council members during their regular session meeting on Monday in Beaufort. Lisa In the public Lynch comment session, Lynch alleged sexual harassment and retaliation against former county administrator Eric Greenway.
Students in Melissa Meinel and Kathy Owen’s Kindergarten class climb the Jungle Gym to escape a school of invisible Megalodons on the first day of school Tuesday morning at Beaufort Academy. The children all survived the attack, but it was reported that both Meinel and Owens were eaten as well as the photographer. Bob Sofaly/The Island News
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