Sumter County Sheriff Not Expected To Be Prosecuted For Rape Allegations

(Sumter County, SC)- SLED is confirming the case is closed against Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis. 

A former female sheriff's office lieutenant had accused Dennis of rape in 1997 and a groping in 2004.

In a news conference, Dennis's attorney said the allegations against his client would not be prosecuted.

SLED says a thorough independent investigation was conducted and the findings were sent to the Attorney General's Office, who reportedly said there was insufficient evidence.


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