who was rushed through Senate for confirmation by Lindsey Graham and Bill Frist in the hours before Senate Recess in 2008. Ravenel was rumoured to be going after Lindsey's seat in '08. And then there's the Miller guy whose 22 years old that supposedly was supplying the crack or cocaine. Then there's that this was being investigated before Ravenel "according to some sources" bought his way into the job as State Treasurer. Then there's that Ravenel is 44 years old and not married...and cocaine ring and Lindsey Graham and US Attorney from the Gonzo Justice Department ...and then there's the Ravenel's who are from an old and very prominent Charleston Family with a relative named "Pug" who served time for bank fraud and Clinton pardoned when he left office....and then there's ....well the Ravenel thing has lots of "hanging threads" which could be explored. Is the US Attorney one of the only "good guys" to come out of Gonzo Justice Department? With Lindsey and Frist supporting Lloyd maybe Justice Dept. had little to do with his appointment. Maybe there's nothing there except a guy with a habit that gut caught. :shrug:
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*Senator Graham Press Release*
Contact: Wes Hickman (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
Date: 02/17/2006
**Reggie* *Lloyd* Confirmed by the Senate as *U.S.* *Attorney* for South Carolina *
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*WASHINGTON* -- Minutes before noon today, the *U.S.* Senate unanimously confirmed Reginald “*Reggie*” *Lloyd* to serve as *U.S.* *Attorney* for South Carolina. *U.S.* Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement following the confirmation vote.
“With the Senate’s approval of *Reggie* *Lloyd*’s nomination, South Carolina will now have a permanent *U.S.* *Attorney*. The role of the *U.S.* *Attorney* is to vigorously enforce the laws of the land and protect our nation from foreign and domestic threats.
“*Reggie* possesses both the character and legal experience necessary for this most important job. His experience as a judge and private *attorney* make him uniquely qualified. All South Carolinians should take pride in the fact we have someone of tremendous integrity, character, and experience serving in this position. I look forward to *Reggie* being sworn in and appreciate him for agreeing to serve our nation at this important time.
“I also appreciate Majority Leader Bill Frist’s effort today to have *Reggie* confirmed on the last day before the President’s Day recess. Senator Frist went the extra mile to ensure his nomination would be approved.”
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Politician Charged With Coke Distribution*COLUMBIA, S.C., June 19, 2007
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*(AP) *South Carolina Treasurer Thomas Ravenel, a former real estate developer who became a rising political star after his election last year, was indicted Tuesday on federal cocaine charges.
The millionaire is accused of buying less than 500 grams of the drug to share with other people in late 2005, U.S. Attorney Reggie Lloyd said. Ravenel, 44, is charged with distribution of cocaine, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
The investigation into Ravenel arose from a drug case last year in Charleston, Lloyd said. State Law Enforcement Division Chief Robert Stewart said his agents were aware of the allegations before Ravenel was elected in November, but they didn't have enough information to pursue criminal charges. The case was turned over to the FBI in April.
"The investigation is just beginning," the federal prosecutor said.
The man accused of selling Ravenel the drug, Michael L. Miller, is in custody on the same charge.
Ravenel will be allowed to turn himself in, authorities said. The treasurer's office referred all questions to Ravenel's lawyer Joel Collins, who did not return a message left at his office.
Gov. Mark Sanford suspended Ravenel immediately based on the serious nature of the charge. The governor said he would name an interim treasurer soon.
"These are obviously very serious allegations that we're constitutionally bound to act upon, and they'll ultimately be decided by the courts." Sanford said in a statement.
Ravenel started his political career in 2004, funding his own campaign for a U.S. Senate seat. He finished a close third in the Republican primary.
Ravenel was founder of the Ravenel Development Corp., a commercial real estate development company. His father, Arthur Ravenel Jr., was a powerful politician from Charleston who served eight years in the U.S. House and is a former state representative and state senator.
Thomas Ravenel is also the state chairman for former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani's presidential campaign.
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