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SLED Charges Georgia Woman with Intimidation of Court Officials, Jurors, or Witnesses

Friday, Sep 25, 2026

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged Lori Angelique Paterson, 51, with Intimidation of Court Officials, Jurors, or Witnesses on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. 

Details can be found in the attached warrant. 

Paterson remains in the Spartanburg County Detention Center. SLED previously charged Paterson with Assault & Battery - First Degree on Thursday, August 13, 2026. She was extradited from Georgia and was booked into the Spartanburg County Detention Center.

The case will be prosecuted by the 7th Circuit Solicitor’s Office.  

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For media inquiries, please email SLED’s Public Information Office: pio@sled.sc.gov

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