Mark Keel, nominated for a third six-year term as South Carolinas State Law Enforcement Division chief, faced a Senate subcommittee for his confirmation hearing. The hearing centered on a judges sanction against Keel for discovery abuses in a civil lawsuit involving a hemp farmer. Keel defended himself, denying personal involvement and disputing the judges findings. Despite the sanction and Supreme Court denial of his appeal, Keel plans to continue appealing the judges order. The subcommittee recommended his confirmation to the full Senate Judiciary Committee, with a final vote pending before the legislative session ends in June.

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