South Carolina Judicial Corruption Case Unfolds: Whistleblowers Allege Widespread Misconduct

ANDERSON, S.C. – A shocking legal battle in South Carolina has exposed what plaintiffs allege is a deep-seated network of judicial corruption, law enforcement misconduct, and insurance fraud. Two former attorneys, Dr. Linda Kennedy and Dr. Marsha Fink, have come forward with explosive allegations that the state’s court system has been weaponized against them to protect corrupt judges, law enforcement officials, and a prominent insurance company. Their case, which involves an alleged attempt on their lives, has spiraled into a fight not only for justice but for their very survival.

A Fight for Life and Justice

Kennedy and Fink originally came to South Carolina in 2020 for medical reasons—Kennedy was undergoing treatment for terminal Stage IV cancer, and Fink was later diagnosed with early-stage cancer. In an effort to recover in a peaceful environment, they settled at Lake Hartwell RV Resort and Cabins (LHRVRC) in 2021, purchasing a two-bedroom camper with a permanent structure valued at $50,000.

What followed, according to the plaintiffs, was a harrowing experience of harassment, intimidation, and outright criminal activity by LHRVRC management. The duo claim they witnessed illegal operations being run through the campground, prompting them to sever business ties with LHRVRC. When they refused to leave quietly, Kennedy and Fink say they were targeted with escalating threats, including attempts to poison their water supply, burn down their camper, and even hire MS-13 gang members to kill them.

“They wanted us gone because we saw too much,” Kennedy said in a statement. “But when harassment and threats didn’t work, they escalated to attempted murder.”

The Role of Law Enforcement and the Courts

The plaintiffs initially found an ally in local law enforcement, which allegedly acknowledged their legal right to remain at LHRVRC while they sold their property. However, as their counterclaims against LHRVRC gained traction, they claim the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office suddenly reversed course, refusing to assist them and allowing the harassment to continue.

Through independent research, Kennedy and Fink discovered that several individuals at LHRVRC had serious criminal records. Their fears intensified when they uncovered messages in LHRVRC group texts detailing plans to harm them. According to the plaintiffs, these messages contained discussions of dissolving their bodies in hydrochloric acid and enjoying the sight of their strangled corpses.

At the heart of their lawsuit is an accusation that judges, attorneys, and law enforcement officials conspired to protect LHRVRC and other influential figures tied to the case. They allege that former Anderson County Solicitor David Wagner, ex-Sheriff’s Vice Detective Jody McCurley, and multiple judges—including Judge Lawton McIntosh, Judge Jesse Maddox, and Judge Sprouse—were all part of a cover-up designed to obstruct justice and sabotage their lawsuit.

“The courts aren’t just turning a blind eye; they are actively participating in the obstruction,” Fink stated. “They’re using procedural manipulation, ex parte communications, and judicial steering to ensure we never see justice.”

The Insurance Reserve Fraud (IRF) Scheme

One of the most damning allegations concerns a complex insurance fraud scheme plaintiffs call “Insurance Reserve Fraud” (IRF). According to their claims, Allianz Insurance, the defendant’s insurance carrier, has been working with corrupt legal and judicial actors to exploit wrongful death and catastrophic injury claims.

The plaintiffs believe that their case was intentionally delayed and sabotaged to allow insiders to profit from fraudulent claims, with payouts being funneled into unmonitored insurance reserve accounts. They further allege that this same fraudulent scheme played a role in the high-profile Murdaugh case, in which South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh was convicted of financial crimes and murder.

“Allianz refused to process our claim despite overwhelming evidence,” Kennedy said. “It’s because they’re not just protecting their bottom line—they’re part of a bigger racket.”

Judicial Retaliation and Legal Manipulation

As their case progressed, Kennedy and Fink allege they became targets of systemic retaliation. Their former attorney, Michael Dodd, was accused of colluding with the defense, deliberately failing to argue their case and attempting to convince them to drop key defendants. When they removed him and began handling their own case, they discovered that multiple defendants had defaulted—something Dodd allegedly concealed to keep their claims from advancing.

Judicial interference only intensified. Plaintiffs say court clerks manipulated deadlines, withheld critical filings, and even fabricated court orders. Judge McIntosh, one of the named judicial defendants, has been accused of quashing subpoenas, blocking discovery, and granting unconstitutional continuances to the defense while denying all of the plaintiffs’ motions.

“We’re being forced to prove our entire case without access to discovery, witnesses, or evidence,” Kennedy explained. “Meanwhile, they’re rewriting the rules of civil procedure just for us.”

In what plaintiffs describe as an unprecedented attack on their rights, McIntosh recently issued a sua sponte order demanding an evidentiary hearing—before discovery has even begun—where Kennedy and Fink must prove every claim they have made over the last three years under threat of dismissal and sanctions.

A Fight Against the Legal Machine Criminal Enterprise

Kennedy and Fink claim they are up against what they call the “Legal Machine Criminal Enterprise” (LMCE), a system of interconnected legal professionals, judges, and state actors working together to manipulate the court system for profit and power.

The plaintiffs have filed complaints with the South Carolina Supreme Court, the Judicial Standards Commission, and the South Carolina Bar, all of which they say have been ignored or dismissed outright. Even the Virginia State Bar—where Kennedy previously practiced—has allegedly retaliated against her for past whistleblowing efforts.

“This is about more than us,” Kennedy said. “This is about a corrupt legal system that is using the courts as a weapon to silence and destroy people who expose their crimes.”

What’s Next?

With new threats emerging—including the sudden appearance of former LHRVRC associates at their new residence—Kennedy and Fink fear for their safety. They believe that their enemies may still be working behind the scenes to orchestrate their deaths in a renewed murder-for-hire plot.

Despite this, the plaintiffs remain determined to expose what they see as one of the most egregious cases of judicial and legal corruption in recent history. They are now calling for federal intervention and a full investigation into the Anderson County court system, the Solicitor’s Office, and Allianz Insurance.

“The people of South Carolina deserve to know what’s happening in their courts,” Kennedy stated. “This isn’t just about us—this is about stopping the systemic abuse of power that’s destroying innocent lives.”

As the case unfolds, it remains to be seen whether justice will prevail—or whether South Carolina’s legal machine will once again crush those who dare to challenge it.