The State in Columbia SC Logo

Divorce lawsuit refers to SC governor | The State

×
  • E-edition
    • Customer Service
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Archive Search
    • Mobile & Apps
    • Newsletters
    • Photo Posters
    • Sponsorships

  • Obituaries
    • All News
    • Local News
    • Crime & Courts
    • South Carolina
    • Business
    • Politics
    • Education
    • Military
    • State
    • Nation/World
    • Civil Rights
    • Charleston Shootings
    • Data, Weather and Traffic
    • Databases
    • Weather
    • Traffic
    • All Politics
    • The Buzz
    • SC Salary Database
    • All GoGamecocks
    • Football
    • Recruiting
    • Phil Kornblut
    • Baseball
    • Men's Basketball
    • Women's Basketball
    • Other Sports
    • Columnists
    • Josh Kendall
    • Sports
    • GoGamecocks.com
    • Clemson Tigers
    • High School Sports
    • College
    • NFL
    • NBA
    • NASCAR
    • MLB
    • Golf
    • Columnists
    • All GoColumbia
    • Entertainment
    • Celebrities
    • Contests
    • Events & Movies
    • All Living
    • Food & Drink
    • Midlands
    • Health
    • Home & Garden
    • Religion News
    • Entertainment
    • Books
    • Social
    • Place Announcement
    • Features
    • Comics
    • Puzzles & Games
    • Horoscopes
    • Special Sections
    • Living Here Guide
    • All Opinion
    • Letters to the Editor
    • Submit a Letter
    • Editorials
    • Opinion Extra
    • Columnists
    • Cindi Ross Scoppe
    • Robert Ariail
    • Business
    • National Business
    • Technology
    • Shop Around

  • Classifieds
  • Jobs
  • Moonlighting
  • Virtual Career Fair
  • Cars
  • Homes
  • Place an ad
  • Mobile & Apps

Crime & Courts

Divorce lawsuit refers to SC governor

    ORDER REPRINT →

February 14, 2013 07:17 PM

The wife of a well-known legislative lobbyist has cited his alleged affair with Gov. Nikki Haley as one of the reasons that she wants a divorce.

Earlier this month, Jennifer Marchant filed for divorce from Larry Marchant, who said he had a one-night stand with Haley at a 2008 school-choice conference in Salt Lake City. Marchant described the relationship as a “one-time indiscretion.”

Haley, then a Republican state representative from Lexington, vehemently has denied she had an affair. At the time, she said the allegation was an attempt by a rival GOP gubernatorial candidate to smear her reputation. Marchant resigned from then-Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer’s campaign after claiming the affair.

The divorce lawsuit does not name Haley. Instead, it says Larry Marchant publicly admitted in June 2010 to an affair with “a woman well-known to the parties and the citizens of the state of South Carolina.” Jennifer Marchant said she was humiliated and embarrassed, and unable to appear in public for some time. However, she said she forgave Marchant.

Sign Up and Save

Get six months of free digital access to The State

SUBSCRIBE WITH GOOGLE

#ReadLocal

Jennifer Marchant also claims in the lawsuit that her husband since has had two more affairs.

Marchant could not be reached for comment.

  Comments  

Videos

How long you could spend in jail for child abuse

Scene of deadly shooting on Gervais Street in Columbia

View More Video

Trending Stories

Colorado ‘red flag’ gun bill passes first hearing

February 22, 2019 01:55 AM

Five storylines for South Carolina’s offense entering spring practice

February 22, 2019 07:50 AM

Big innings power South Carolina to dominant series-opening win over Utah Valley

February 22, 2019 07:30 PM

Downtown Tex-Mex restaurant closes

February 22, 2019 10:37 AM

ESPN, NCAA.com list Gamecocks right on the edge of tournament field

February 22, 2019 10:24 AM

Read Next

Forest Acres bank robbery suspect arrested in Florida

Crime & Courts

Forest Acres bank robbery suspect arrested in Florida

By David Travis Bland

    ORDER REPRINT →

February 23, 2019 09:14 AM

The man suspected of robbing a credit union in Forest Acres is under arrest in Florida. Samuel Neathery was is currently being held at the Osceloa County detention center in Florida on a wanted fugitive warrant.

KEEP READING

Sign Up and Save

#ReadLocal

Get six months of free digital access to The State

SUBSCRIBE WITH GOOGLE

MORE CRIME & COURTS

New state charges filed against former SC Solicitor Dan Johnson, onetime top aide

Crime & Courts

New state charges filed against former SC Solicitor Dan Johnson, onetime top aide

February 22, 2019 01:34 PM
SC ‘Dark Web’ drug kingpin, who used Chinese narcotics and bitcoins, gets 14 years

Crime & Courts

SC ‘Dark Web’ drug kingpin, who used Chinese narcotics and bitcoins, gets 14 years

February 22, 2019 11:20 AM
Irmo man accused of shooting woman on major Lexington County roadway, deputies said

Crime & Courts

Irmo man accused of shooting woman on major Lexington County roadway, deputies said

February 22, 2019 12:17 PM
Embattled ex-Solicitor Johnson resigns officer’s job in SC Air National Guard

Crime & Courts

Embattled ex-Solicitor Johnson resigns officer’s job in SC Air National Guard

February 21, 2019 05:31 PM
Masked man wanted after reports of stalking female jogger, Columbia police say

Crime & Courts

Masked man wanted after reports of stalking female jogger, Columbia police say

February 21, 2019 08:38 PM
Stop calling 911 to order french fries, Clemson police say after slew of prank calls

Crime & Courts

Stop calling 911 to order french fries, Clemson police say after slew of prank calls

February 21, 2019 05:16 PM
Take Us With You

Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand.

Icon for mobile apps

The State App

View Newsletters

Subscriptions
  • Start a Subscription
  • Customer Service
  • eEdition
  • Vacation Hold
  • Rewards
  • Pay Your Bill
Learn More
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Newsletters
  • News in Education
  • Archives
Advertising
  • Information
  • Place a Classified
  • Local Deals
  • Special Sections
Copyright
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service


Back to Story