Former SC Police Chief Sentenced To Three Years Probation

By: Associated Press | News Channel 7
Published: August 13, 2009

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BOWMAN, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a former South Carolina
police chief will serve three years of probation after pleading
guilty to misconduct in office.
The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reported Thursday that
33-year-old Jason Marchant entered the guilty plea this week. The
former Bowman police chief had been charged with misconduct in
office and providing obscene material to minors.
Authorities say Marchant showed pornographic materials to at
least three teens while serving as Bowman's top law enforcement
officer. An affidavit also stated that Marchant used his position
of authority to unlawfully touch the children in a sexual manner.
A judge sentenced him to five years, which was suspended to
three years of probation.

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