Welcome to the campaign page for 16th Circuit Solicitor Kevin Brackett. It is my goal to make this page a one stop shop for you to learn who I am, why you should support me and how you can help if you want to. It is currently under construction (by me, Kevin!) and I am actually enjoying learning how to put it all together. I have some big plans for what I want to put out here so please come back and check it out. I welcome any feedback you may have (especially if you are a campaign website developer!) so don't be shy with the constructive criticism. Thanks for checking it out and come back soon!
Rock Hill man pleads guilty in child sex abuse case. DNA evidence played key role
Talking to Trey Gowdy about criminal justice issues on Fox News Radio
Informative discussion about the criminal justice system with my good friend Trey Gowdy
Maximum sentence imposed on Xavier Lamont Holbrook man convicted of sexually assaulting a disabled child
Xavier Lamont Holbrook, 55, will spend the next 20 years in prison for assaulting a mentally disabled child thanks to the dedicated work from investigators of the Rock Hill Police and Assistant Deputy Solicitor Misti Shelton. Judge Dan Hall handed down the maximum sentence allowed for this despicable act of violence.
Engaging podcast about me and current issues in the criminal justice system!
Great podcast about me and issues facing the office from the good folks at The Bandit Room. Informative and fun. Thanks to Agie, Charles and Caleb for having me on the show!
WRHI reports on Campaign kickoff
Campaign kickoff covered by WRHI! Thanks to the many people who attended and offered their support!
SC builder charged in $2.4M fraud asks for lower bail. Judge revoked it instead
Violent Drug Dealer Gets 30 Years
Jacob Hall is an extremely violent drug dealer believed to be involved in at least two shootings one of which resulted in the death of the victim. We are grateful for the hard work of law enforcement and Senior Solicitor Leslie Robinson in putting this man in prison!
Keeping up with the Judicial reform efforts
Editorial on Judicial Reform.
Addressing the issue of Judicial Reform in Lexington, South Carolina
Post and Courier review of my suggestions for judicial reform
A very good overview of suggestions for how we can improve public confidence in our judiciary by changing how much influence the legislature (and certain legislative lawyers in particular) have over the process.
One of the many special victims I served in my career passes-Myra McCants
Myra McCants was an amazing woman who endured hardship in her life with grace and dignity. May she and her son Deputy Brent McCants never be forgotten.
‘Baby Angel Hope’ was found dead in the Catawba River. A conviction comes 31 years later
Life sentence for Stacy Rabon for killing her newborn baby 31 years ago
Fentanyl Trafficking bill signing
I was honored to speak at the event as Governor McMaster's guest. It was a great day for public safety!
Sheriff Tolson & Solicitor Brackett on Judicial Reform in South Carolina - Full Interview
Lawyer-legislators wield dangerous power over South Carolina courts, officials warn
Governor McMaster comments during the State of the State Speech 2023
Proud to work with Governor McMaster to call attention for much needed bond reform in South Carolina. In the 2023 session the General Assembly came through and delivered a bill that helps us keep dangerous criminals in jail.
Rock Hill teen pleads guilty to double execution murder
Woman gets 25 years for poisoning husband with eye drops
Man gets life in SC prison for Rock Hill ex-girlfriend stabbing death
My comments after convicting Greenville County Sheriff Will Lewis of Misconduct in Office
Murderer of 19 year old Karson Whitesell sentenced to life without parole
The murder of Karson Whitesell will always stand out as one of the most senseless and tragic cases I have prosecuted. Shot and killed by a man who had previously been committed by doctors for homicidal fantasies he nonetheless was allowed to purchase a handgun 7 months later which he used to kill this amazing, gentle young woman because he said she "looked at him with mean eyes" when he walked into the Peach Stand where she worked. Karson's legacy lives on through the foundation established in her name, Karson's Kompassion Project. The intersection outside the Peach Stand was named in her honor.York Co. opens mental health court
We opened the Mental Health Court back in June of 2018. Unfortunately, not nearly as many people have gone through the court as we hoped because referrals to the court by the defense bar are rare.2 arrested for Lake Wylie double homicide
Judge in S.C. tosses sit-in convictions for Friendship Nine
Friendship 9 have their convictions for trespassing during civil rights sit-in vacated.
https://www.cnn.com/2015/01/28/us/south-carolina-friendship-nine-sit-in-convictions-vacated/index.html
Jimmy Robertson, whose crime shocked Rock Hill, turns 40 on death row
Sent to death row in 1999 for brutally murdering his parents, Jimmy Robertson sits there still more than 10 years after this article was published.
Bombshell in court seals life sentence for Good
Jamel Good convicted of murder after a jury hears of devastating evidence during closing argument.
Yolanda Thompson Sentenced to Life Without Parole
Death Penalty reform testimony before US Senate Judiciary committee
Testimony starts at about 1:35:50. Don't miss the back forth between Senator Feingold and I starting at 2:13:30. A lot of fun! I sent the Senator a copy of the experts report later the next week.