Metts saga continues

[mercuryblues]

LEXINGTON, SC (WIS) -

One of the men involved in the saga surrounding former Lexington County Sheriff James Metts was arrested in connection with a Sunday night murder. Gregorio Leon, a restaurant owner, is charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime.

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Leon, according to the federal government, paid money to Sheriff Metts in an effort to keep several of his undocumented workers out of the hands of a federal government database.

Metts was indicted by the federal government on corruption charges, but pleaded guilty to helping to harbor illegal aliens. He received 12 months and one day in prison.

Leon, meanwhile, avoided prison time for his part in the saga. However, he received 1 year probation, 200 hours of community service, and a $180,000 fine. He was also ordered to cooperate with the government.

http://www.wistv.com/story/31220709/man-accused-in-lexington-murder-also-involved-in-sheriff-james-metts-case?clienttype=generic&sf20941991=1

[SCantiGOP]

1. Can't confirm but

Last edited Mon Feb 15, 2016, 10:21 PM - Edit history (1)

Someone said they heard on the radio that his comment was "I killed my wife's boyfriend."
I did hear that she was in the backseat, but unharmed, with the guy who was killed.

100 years ago this was basically legal: killing someone who violated your "property."


Edited to change unarmed to unharmed, which does make a difference.

[mercuryblues]

2. I heard the same thing