Feudal lords. Richland County Councilwoman charged with corruption appears in court David Travis Bland, Bristow Marchant, and Sarah Ellis, The State (Columbia, S.C.)
Dec. 18 Richland County Council member Dalhi Myers used taxpayer money for personal travel to Greece and other places, stay in a resort hotel in Nashville, and purchase premium chocolates and other personal items, according to an indictment from the state grand jury.
The grand jury indicted Myers on 24 charges that include misconduct in office, use of official position for personal gain, embezzlement, writing a fraudulent check, and use of campaign funds for personal expenses. Most of the indictments allege she used county taxpayer money for personal use.
Myers is accused of using public money to pay for trips, gifts, and bills. Author: WLTX Updated: 8:53 PM EST December 18, 2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. Richland County Councilwoman Dalhi Myers has been indicted by a state grand jury on accusations she used county funds for personal use, including a trip to Greece as well as hotel rooms, gifts for friends and family, and personal bills.
The indictments were announced Friday by the South Carolina Attorney General s office. Myers, who s served as vice-chair of the council, faces 24 counts, including misconduct in office, use of official position for personal gain, embezzlement, drawing and uttering a fraudulent check (value more than $5,000) and use of campaign funds for personal expense.