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Quinn needs to spend time in jail

Former SC Rep Rick Quinn, standing center, addresses the court with his attorneys, Matthew Richardson, right, and Johnny Gasser.
Former SC Rep Rick Quinn, standing center, addresses the court with his attorneys, Matthew Richardson, right, and Johnny Gasser. tglantz@thestate.com

Two years of work by at least six SLED agents and the FBI to investigate corruption in the Legislature is a joke if former Rep. Rick Quinn gets no jail time. He and his family have made millions.

Most of the lawmakers are good people, but the ones who have taken money illegally should get some jail time. That’s the only way to stop it. You can be sure that a police officer would get jail time if he stole money.

Ralph Mobley

Lexington

This story was originally published December 21, 2017 at 10:15 AM with the headline "Quinn needs to spend time in jail."

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