Summary
A fire destroyed the home of South Carolina Judge Diane Goodstein, leading to an investigation by state authorities. Three people were injured and taken to the hospital, and the cause of the fire is still unknown. Security concerns are high for judges amid increasing threats, prompting additional police patrols.
Key Facts
- The fire occurred at Judge Diane Goodstein's beachfront home in Edisto Beach, South Carolina.
- Three people were injured, one of whom was airlifted to the hospital.
- The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating the cause of the fire.
- Security concerns have increased for judges due to rising threats and political violence.
- The U.S. Marshals Service recorded over 500 threats to judges this fiscal year.
- Judge Goodstein blocked South Carolina from handing voter data to the Trump administration, but the decision was reversed.
- Judge Goodstein has served on the South Carolina Circuit Court since 1998 and has been re-elected several times.
- Local law enforcement has been instructed to provide extra security patrols around Judge Goodstein.
