COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Another former sheriff in South Carolina goes before a judge to learn his fate for breaking the law.
Williamsburg County Sheriff Michael Johnson is scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday. He was convicted of mail fraud in September. Federal officials are recommending a sentence of 30 months to 37 months in prison.
Johnson’s lawyer is asking for a lesser sentence because he has no criminal record, cooperated with authorities and is being treated for depression, anxiety, migraines and insomnia.
Prosecutors say Johnson created fake police reports so people could claim their identities were stolen to get out of credit card debt.
Johnson is one of nine sheriffs in South Carolina’s 46 counties to be charged or investigated while in office since 2010.
Co-defendant Lester Woods will also be sentenced Wednesday.
