SC Wilson’s office says rape allegations made by Mace were never sent to his office
Attorney General Alan Wilson says cases of rape and voyeurism that Congresswoman Nancy Mace alleged on U.S. House floor were never referred to his office.
The office said a police report needs to be filed first and then investigated by local police before it’s referred to a solicitor or the attorney general’s office for prosecution.
The office also said Mace’s characterization of Wilson’s office is “categorically false.”
“Ms. Mace either does not understand or is purposefully mischaracterizing the role of the attorney general,” the office said in a statement. “At this time, our office has not received any reports or requests for assistance from any law enforcement or prosecution agencies regarding these matters. Additionally, the attorney general and members of his office have had no role and no knowledge of these allegations until her public statements.”
Mace in her speech said she uncovered evidence including nonconsensual photos and videos of women and underage girls undressed, a video of the rape of an unconscious woman and video of herself naked. She said the videos were shared by four men, one of whom is her ex-fiance.
Mace said Wilson has not had the men indicted despite the evidence provided. She also alleged there have been delays in the investigation.
Wilson’s office also said Mace had multiple opportunities to discuss issues with him and never did.
“Congresswoman Mace and the attorney general have been at multiple events together over the last six months. She also has the attorney general’s personal cellphone number,” the attorney general’s office said in a statement. “Not once has she approached or reached out to him regarding any of her concerns.”
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division said in a statement it opened an investigation regarding allegations of assault, harassment and voyeurism on Dec. 14, 2023, after being contacted by the United States Capitol Police.
The subject of the investigation is Patrick Bryant, Mace’s ex-fiance, the SLED statement said.
“Since that date, SLED has conducted multiple interviews, served multiple search warrants and has a well-documented case file that will be available for release upon the conclusion of the case,” SLED said in a statement. “This active and ongoing investigation is complex and has involved multiple lawyers. Once the investigation is completed, it will be sent to a prosecutor for review.”
Mace in her speech accused the state law enforcement officials of not acting on the evidence she provided.
Wilson’s office also said that the attorney general serves as the chief prosecutor and always directs people with evidence of a crime to provide it to the appropriate law enforcement agency, which would be responsible for the investigation.
Both Mace and Wilson are considering runs for governor. Mace also has been attacking Wilson in recent weeks and saying he has not performed well as attorney general.
“It is clear that Attorney General Alan Wilson has built his career on protecting the most vulnerable in our state; any statement otherwise is blatantly false and politically motivated,” Wilson’s office said.
This story was originally published February 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM.
