Immediately following the indictment of Allendale Town Councilman Earl Morell, Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2022-32, suspending Morell from office. Morell was indicted on charges of criminal sexual conduct with a minor in the second degree on Wednesday, October 12th.
Morell is suspended until such a time as he is formally acquitted, convicted, or until a duly elected successor is qualified and takes the oath of office.
