RJ May

Former S.C. Lawmaker Sentenced to Federal Prison for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Robert John “RJ” May, III, 39, of West Columbia, has been sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material. Evidence obtained in the investigation revealed that in May 2024 the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department received a cyber tip from the National Center for […]

Former S.C. Lawmaker to be Sentenced for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Robert John May III is scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 13 before U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie. May pleaded guilty to five counts of distributing child sexual abuse material. U.S. Attorney Bryan Stirling and Homeland Security Investigations Acting Special Agent in Charge Kyle Burns will host a news conference following the sentencing […]

Former State Lawmaker Pleads Guilty to Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material

Robert John May, III, 38, of West Columbia, has pleaded guilty to five counts of distributing child sexual abuse material.* “The conduct May pleaded guilty to represents some of the most depraved and exploitative conduct we investigate,” said Bryan Stirling, U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina. “Our office will bring every resource available […]