U.S. Attorney Peter McCoy

Official account of Peter McCoy, 56th U.S. Attorney to serve the State of South Carolina. This account is no longer active.

[U.S. Attorney Peter McCoy @USAttyMcCoy]

As I enter my last few days in office as USA, I want to thank the entire @USAO_SC & all of our federal & state law enforcement partners. It has been honor to stand by your side & work together over the last year. Please check in w/me at @petermccoyforsc. @USAttorneys 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[U.S. Attorney Peter McCoy @USAttyMcCoy]

@Krystle_SC HBD! 🎂

[S.C. Dept. of Natural Resources @SCDNR]

SCDNR officers are in Horry County assisting where needed, including wellness checks on elderly residents and making sure they have food.

[U.S. Attorney SC @USAO_SC]

.@USAttyMcCoy announced that Donnell Salethian Woodard, a/k/a “Tank,” 33, of Columbia was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after pleading guilty in September 2019 to conspiracy to sex traffic minors and benefiting from sex trafficking of minors.

https://t.co/JsVD2nNlAb

[U.S. Attorney SC @USAO_SC]

.@USAttyMcCoy announced that Kevin Marsh, former SCANA Corporation CEO & former Chair of its Board of Directors, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud.

https://t.co/xfNhyzRlUn

[Jamie Lovegrove @jslovegrove]

After former SCANA CEO Kevin Marsh’s federal guilty plea hearing, @USAttyMcCoy and @AGAlanWilson came out to deliver statements.

While they were talking, Marsh slipped out and into a car without stopping to talk (despite @jmonkatthestate’s efforts).
https://t.co/eLdI1YH6L5

[U.S. Attorney Peter McCoy @USAttyMcCoy]

Today Kevin Marsh pled guilty to conspiracy to commit mail & wire fraud in relation to the failed VC Summer project. In one of the most complex investigations in SC history, we are continuing to show SC that those who violate the public trust will be prosecuted. #SCNews #SCANA

[Avery G. Wilks @AveryGWilks]

US Attorney for South Carolina @USAttyMcCoy on Kevin Marsh’s guilty plea: “Justice has been served. ... Oftentimes it’s assumed that these executives will avoid any oversight because of who they are and where they’ve worked.”

[The State Newspaper @thestate]

“There was no safe harbor in South Carolina for those who violated federal law on my watch,” Peter McCoy said. https://t.co/xgOENZ8KNB

[U.S. Attorney Peter McCoy @USAttyMcCoy]

It has been an incredible honor to serve SC as USA. The successes of the office are directly attributed to the consummate professionals of @USAO_SC & our dedicated law enforcement partners. @USAO_SC will always hold a special place in my heart. 🇺🇸 #JusticeAlways #SCNews

[Jamie Lovegrove @jslovegrove]

New this morning: @USAttyMcCoy @petermccoyforsc tells me he's submitted his resignation letter as DOJ requested, effective Feb. 28.

In exit intvw w/ @postandcourier, McCoy said he's most proud of SCANA guilty pleas + is interested in return to politics...
https://t.co/e7eqDoouPk

[U.S. Attorney SC @USAO_SC]

ICYMI - Kevin Dextraze, 32, of Myrtle Beach was sentenced to three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a sawed-off shotgun as a convicted felon.

News coverage via @WBTWNews13:
https://t.co/F7bmTBCms8

[U.S. Attorney SC @USAO_SC]

.@USAttyMcCoy announced that Michael Quantrell Barr, 30, of Myrtle Beach, was sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing with intent to distribute heroin and distributing heroin.

Full release from @USAO_SC: https://t.co/WEvuyHpWJa

[U.S. Attorney Peter McCoy @USAttyMcCoy]

@MaayanSchechter @schousespeaker 🙏🙏

[ATF HQ @ATFHQ]

From all of us at ATF, have a safe and happy #PresidentsDay!

[U.S. Attorney SC @USAO_SC]

ICYMI: @USAttyMcCoy seeks the public’s help to fight #HumanTrafficking.

News coverage via @WCBD:

https://t.co/kipWVty2yT

[My Sister's House @MSH_Charleston]

Thank you to @USAttyMcCoy for speaking out on behalf of #HumanTrafficking victims. #DomesticViolence can make someone more vulnerable to Human Trafficking–learn the signs https://t.co/g3YAHrXxOZ

[U.S. Attorney Peter McCoy @USAttyMcCoy]

@rcv_sc Amen!

[Trooper Bob @TrooperBob_SC]

Police: Person of interest in Cayce child abduction case in custody https://t.co/ABYZRXfM39

[Horry County PD @horrycountypd]

🚨UPDATE - SEARCH ONGOING🚨

The search for Corey William Morrison, 26, continues at this time across Socastee.

Per our typical procedures, we have called for assistance from our #PublicSafetyPartners.

Community members may see #HCPD officers, @hcfirerescue, @SCDNR, and SLED.

[Harve Jacobs @HarveJacobs]

New photo of Cayce kidnapping suspect. #scnews

[U.S. Attorney Peter McCoy @USAttyMcCoy]

Kevin Marsh, former CEO of SCANA, will be pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud on 2/24 at 10AM in Columbia SC. The plea is in relation to the failed construction of the nuclear power plants VC Summer project. #SCNews #SCANA

[U.S. Attorney SC @USAO_SC]

.@USAttyMcCoy announced that Kevin Marsh, the former SCANA Corp CEO and former Chair of its Board of Directors, is scheduled to plead guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 24 at the Matthew J. Perry Federal Courthouse in Columbia.