Luther Langford Taylor Jr (died March 23, 1997) was an American politician.
Luther Langford Taylor Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 77th district | |
| In office 1983–1990 | |
| Preceded by | Archibald Hardy |
| Succeeded by | John L. Scott Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse | Carrie Lou Hollis |
| Residence | Columbia, South Carolina |
Political career
editTaylor served as a Democratic member for the 77th district in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1983 to 1990. He was former deputy director of the Midlands Human Resources Development Commission,[1] and a former chairman of the Richland County Board of Zoning Adjustment.
Taylor lost his seat as a result of Operation Lost Trust after pleading guilty to conspiracy and bribery.[2] He was sentenced to 80 months in prison. An order by United States Federal District Court Judge Falcon B. Hawkins dismissed all charges brought against him on February 28, 1997.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Regarding Luther L. Taylor, et al. v Midlands Human Resources Development Commission, et al". South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson. July 8, 1982. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
- ^ "State Lawmaker Found Guilty in a South Carolina Bribery Case". New York Times. October 26, 1990. Archived from the original on April 24, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
- ^ "A Concurrent Resolution". South Carolina Legislature. March 26, 1997. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
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