SC treasurer in 30-day rehab program - AP

[Eugene]

Source: Associated Press

SC treasurer in 30-day rehab program

By JIM DAVENPORT, Associated Press Writer
40 minutes ago

COLUMBIA, S.C. - The state treasurer, suspended after an
indictment last week on a cocaine distribution charge, has
entered a 30-day rehabilitation program in Arizona, according
to a court document filed Thursday.

A lawyer for Treasurer Thomas Ravenel said in a letter to the
judge that Ravenel will not attend his July 9 court appearance
because he is in rehab.

The letter to Magistrate Joseph McCrorey was accompanied
by a note from Ravenel's doctor, who referred him to rehab.
Neither said when Ravenel began his treatment or provided
further details.

A message left for Ravenel attorney's, Bart Daniel, was not
returned Thursday.

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[MissMillie]

1. I hope he gets the help he needs

There have been lots of addicts on both sides of the aisle, and the best I can say when this happens (regardless of who it is) is that I hope they get help to fight their addiction.