


SC Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Arrested in Underwear, Faces Charges
Democratic gubernatorial candidate McLeod was arrested in Charleston on May 15 for disorderly conduct while in his underwear, exhibiting signs of stimulant use and claiming to be God.
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Overview
- Democratic gubernatorial candidate McLeod was arrested on May 15 in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, facing misdemeanor charges for disorderly conduct.
- During his arrest, McLeod was in his underwear, yelling expletives, and claiming to be God and Superman, as captured on video.
- Police reports and video indicate McLeod exhibited signs of being under the influence of a stimulant narcotic during the incident.
- The South Carolina Democratic Party Chair has publicly called for McLeod to step down from the gubernatorial race following the controversial arrest video.
- Despite the controversy and calls for his resignation, McLeod's campaign has not responded to comments and he has shown no intent of withdrawing from the race.
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McLeod is a Democratic gubernatorial candidate in South Carolina and a former two-time Charleston County Democratic Party chairman. He previously served in various legal and political roles in the state.
McLeod was arrested on May 15 in downtown Charleston for disorderly conduct. At the time of the arrest, he was in his underwear, yelling expletives, claiming to be God and Superman, and exhibited signs of stimulant narcotic influence.
The South Carolina Democratic Party Chair has publicly called for McLeod to step down from the gubernatorial race following the controversial arrest video.
Yes, McLeod's campaign has stated they remain committed to reform, transparency, and economic opportunity, and he has shown no intent to withdraw from the gubernatorial race. He plans to open campaign offices throughout South Carolina.
McLeod is facing misdemeanor charges for disorderly conduct related to his actions during the arrest.
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