DILLON, SC (WBTW) – Dillon’s mayor-elect Corey Jackson was sworn in Thursday afternoon, according to Jackson’s attorney, Mary Rose Parham. 

News13 reported on Wednesday that Jackson’s swearing-in ceremony was scheduled for 6:45 p.m. Thursday before a city county meeting. 

Gov. Henry McMaster suspended Jackson upon him taking office, which Parham said “prompted Corey to have a private, rather than public, swearing-in ceremony.”

“The Governor’s suspension is standard procedure for elected officials facing criminal charges. Corey maintains his innocence and looks forward to his day in court.,” Parham told News13. 

Last week, News13 reported that Jackson was indicted on 11 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.

News13 previously obtained warrants for Jackson in early May.

Read more about what those warrants allege here.

Jackson previously turned himself in at the Dillon County Detention Center on May 8, according to the center. Jackson was given a $50,000 bond. He posted bond and was released. 

News13 previously reported that the City of Dillon delayed Jackson’s swearing in ceremony for mayor.

On May 10, News13 reported that Jackson was arrested for driving under suspension.

In April, News13 reported that Jackson was part of an investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.

Jackson won the April runoff election for Dillon mayor, taking over for current Mayor Todd Davis who has held the post for over 15 years. 

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