Christopher Aaron " Chris " Corley (born September 12, 1980) is an American politician. He is a former member of the South Carolina Representative Council from the 84th District, serving from 2014 to 2017. He is a member of the Republican Party. Corley resigned from the State House in early 2017 amid allegations of domestic violence, in which he later pleaded guilty.
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Early life and career
Corley was born in Augusta, Georgia to Kyle Corley and Shirley Corley on September 12, 1980. Corley graduated from Midland Valley High School in 1998, from the University of South Carolina Aiken in 2002 with a degree in political science, and in 2008 from Law School of the University of South Carolina.
He was previously the youngest listed lobbyist in Washington, D.C. He also has the Law Offices of Christopher Corley in Augusta, Georgia. Corley lives in Graniteville with his wife and three children.
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Electoral history
In 2014, Corley defeated Adam Mestres, Rick Turnbull, and Lance Weaver in the Republican primary for the 84th district, which covers the South Carolina area in northeastern Augusta, across the Savannah River. Corley beat Rosie Berry in the general election. At the 2016 South Carolina House of Representatives election, Corley ran without a fight. Corley has served in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and the Environment Affairs Committee.
Political position
Corley introduced a series of bills proposing drug testing for beneficiaries of the Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP), as well as limiting the benefits that a healthy-bodied adult can receive. Corley supports the law that gives reciprocity to arms owners from Georgia, as well as failed attempts to allow reciprocity for all hidden weapon licenses. Corley had previously expressed skepticism about laws that restrict individuals who are accused or punished for domestic violence for possession of firearms.
During the 2016 preliminary of the President of the Republic, Corley supported candidate Donald Trump and co-chairman in Aiken County.
Controversy Confederate flag
Corley is the opposite of South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, the governor who had previously begged "anyone" to fight Corley during his election campaign. In July 2015, he suggested the State of South Carolina must fly a white flag submission in the State Building yard instead of the Confederate Flag removed by the South Carolina General Assembly after a church shoot in Charleston. Corley then sent a Christmas card featuring Confederate Flags to other Republican lawmakers, indicating that they "took this exciting time as an opportunity to ask forgiveness for your sins like betrayal".
Recognition of guilt in domestic violence
In December 2016, while arguing with his wife who accused him of infidelity, Corley allegedly punched his face, showing Smith & amp; Wesson SD9 VE 9mm pistol to him, and threatened to kill him in front of their two children. Corley was arrested and charged with first-class household crime. After the trial, he was released with a bond. The alleged crime carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. Corley may also be suspended from the House of Representatives.
On 4 January 2017, Corley was indicted for domestic violence and arms allegations and suspended from office duties. He can face 25 years in prison. Later that month, on January 24, Corley resigned from the Council of South Carolina.
On August 7, 2017, Corley pleaded guilty to allegations of domestic violence in the first instance and in return for a five-year probation.
References
External links
- Profile in Project Vote Smart
- Appearance in C-SPAN
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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