We now have the documents pertaining to second circuit solicitor David Miller — the same solicitor who allowed the sweetheart deal for thrice-accused rapist Bowen Turner — in his quest to become a judge in South Carolina.
The JMSC ultimately found Miller qualified to become a judge despite testimony from victim advocate attorney Sarah Ford and a 400-page exhibit demonstrating how Miller dropped the ball in prosecuting Turner.
The transcripts, video, and exhibits were made public on January 11, just four weeks before the general assembly is scheduled to vote on whether or not to appoint him to the bench.
Take a look at the Miller's application documents and video of Miller's appearance in from the JMSC.
- Miller's Personal Data Questionnaire
- Miller's Sworn Statement
- Sarah Ford's Affidavit
- Miller's Response to Ford
- Draft Report to General Assembly
- Hearing Transcript
- Emails between David Miller and Sarah Ford
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Beth Braden is an award-winning investigative journalist who cut her reporting teeth in the hills and hollows of East Tennessee. She joined the LUNASHARK® Media team in 2023 as a researcher and journalist who handles FOIA requests, wading through and analyzing public records, and connecting with sources. She also provides a monthly update for premium members called Soundbites, which is a monthly review of everything happening at LUNASHARK®, and she occasionally writes and records for True Sunlight. Beth has her own solo podcast called Time of Death, which explores the 1992 homicide of Tommy Griffin and Connie Branam in East Tennessee.
Prior to joining the team, Beth’s newspaper work had taken her into deep-dive stories about faith-based serpent handling and Appalachian coal mining, as well as data journalism work to analyze euthanasia drug irregularities at an animal shelter, uncover the most dangerous intersections on her beat, and see whether or not the local judge’s rulings passed muster when cases were appealed to the state appellate court. And of course, she’s been to her fair share of court hearings, city council meetings, and board of education work sessions.
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Hi! Yes, the current plan is to live stream the hearing and make it available for re-watch after its conclusion.
Is this recoreded so we can watch this when we miss the live?
Lee Gilley is still currently in Italy and no new date has been set yet for his Houston trial.
What is the most current status?
Hi Neilson - we just found out Courtroom E on the second floor.
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