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SLED Probing Fire That Destroyed SC Judge Diane Goodstein’s Beach Home, Injuring Three

State investigators have opened an inquiry with no cause identified, prompting extra security for the judiciary.

Judge Diane Goodstein recently clashed with the Trump administration over release of voters' data in SC.
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Circuit Judge Diane Goodstein presides over a trial in a lawsuit on July 8, 2014, in St. George, S.C.
On September 5, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon took umbrage with Diane Goodstein's temporary blocking of Trump's federal voting law.

Overview

  • The waterfront house in Edisto Beach’s Jeremy Cay burned on Saturday around midday, destroying the structure.
  • Three occupants were transported to the Medical University of South Carolina for treatment, including one airlift, according to Colleton County Fire Rescue.
  • Neighbors and first responders reached the injured in a marsh behind the property, using kayaks to assist the rescue, officials said.
  • SLED is investigating and has not ruled out arson, while Chief Justice John W. Kittredge requested additional local patrols and security.
  • Goodstein was not at home when the fire started and recent attention on her voter-data ruling and reported threats has fueled online speculation, which authorities have not tied to the blaze.