South Carolina PO. Box 21398 Law Enforcement Division Columbia, South Carolina 29221-1398, Henry D. McMaste, Governor Mark A. Kee, Chiof Sune 10, 2019 Ms. Linda Ruth Moore Post Office Box 50813 Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 Re: Declination Dear Ms. Moore: [ write today to inform you that SLED will not open a criminal investigation into the circumstances surrounding your family court agreement from 2009 and that SLED considers this matter closed. Be advised that SLED thoroughly reviewed the circumstances underlying your complaint, including speaking with you numerous times on the telephone, reviewing the documents and materials you provided, and having a SLED Regional Captain meet with you in person, Nevertheless, SLED has conclusively determined that there is no credible allegation of criminal misconduct that would justify or necessitate a criminal investigation in this matter. Simply put, the enclosed “Final Order (ending action)” indicates that you were present in court on June 8, 2009 and that you ratified the agreement in question to the Court’s satisfaction. Further, it does not appear that this order ‘was ever appealed or challenged. To that end, please cease and desist any further attempts to have SLED investigate this matter or any further attempts to communicate with SLED personnel, including Chief Keel or Major Gregory, about this matter as this decision is final, Sincerely, faul A. Grant Assistant Chief of SLED An Accredited Law Enfercement Agency i ‘Te: (808) 737-9000State of South Carolina In the Family Court for the 15" Judicial Circuit ‘County of Horry Jackson C. Moore, Case No. 08-DR-26-0663 Plaintiff, FINAL ORDER 2 vs. (Ending Action)". 8 au Ss Linda R. Moore, Defendant. Date of Hearing Tune 6, 2009 Presiding Judge Jan Bromell-Holmes Plaintiff's Attomey: Ryan A. Stampfle, Esquire Defendant's Attomey: —_L. James Purvis, Esquire Court Reporter: Debbie M. Wright This action was initiated by Plaintiff, through his attomey Ryan. A. Stampfle, Esquire of the Horry County Bar, filing a Summons and Complaint on March 6, 2008 for Divorce a vinculo matrimonii on the grounds of habitual drug use, separate support and maintenance, equitable distribution, restraining orders and attomey's fees and costs. Defendant, through her attorney L. James Purvis, Esquire, of the Horry County Bar, filed a timely Answer. A Temporary Hearing was requested at the date of filing by the Plaintiff and the parties entered into a Temporary Order on June 5, 2008 This matter has now come before the Court today for a Final Hearing. Present and appearing at this hearing was Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney Ryan A. Stampfle of the Horry Gounty Bar, Defendant and Defendant's attomey, James L. Purvis of the Horry County Bar. At the call of the case, Plaintiff moved to amend his Complaint to request a divorce on the statutory grounds of one year's continuous separation. The Defendant did not object to the Plaintif's motion and waived the notice and service requirement. Page of 4 aBased upon the testimony of Plaintiff and various witnesses at trial, this Court makes the following findings and conclusions of law: FINDINGS OF FACT 4. That | attempted reconciliation to no avail 2. That there is no collusion between the parties. 3. [find that both Plaintiff and Defendant were citizens and residents of Horry County, South Carolina, for more than three (3) months prior to the commencement of this action. 4, That the parties last resided as husband and wife in Horry County, South Carolina, 5. [find that this Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action and that venue is proper. 6. I find that Plaintiff and Defendant were married on June 23, 2005 and no children were born of this relationship and no children are anticipated. 7. [find that the parties separated on or about March 24, 2008 and they have not resided as husband and wife since that day, 8. [find that based upon the testimony of the Plaintiff and his corroborating witness, that the Plaintiff and Defendant have lived separate and apart for a period in excess of one year without cohabitation and the Plaintiff is therefore entitled to a divorce, a vinculo matrimonil, on the grounds of living separate and apart in ‘excess of one year without cohabitation. 8. [find that prior to my taking any testimony, | was informed that the parties had reached an Agreement concerning the issues before this Court and that an Page 2 of 4 op10. "1 agreement entitled SEPARATION, SUPPORT AND PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, dated June 1, 2009, was reduced to writing and signed by both parties. The Plaintiff's attorney delivered the written agreement to me and | reviewed it. The Agreement is hereby attached hereto as Exhibit ‘A’. The parties have requested this Agreement be approved by the Court and I find that the parties entered into this agreement freely and voluntarily; that neither party was under duress or forced fo enter into the agreement; that the parties were not under the influence of intoxicants during the preparation and negotiation of this agreement nor at the time of this proceeding; that both parties made an appropriate financial disclosures to the other, that the agreement represents the complete understanding of the parties; and that both had the benefit of legal counsel and that each was satisfied with the services of their legal counsel, Based upon the foregoing, | find that the parties’ Separation, Support and Property Settlement Agreement should be approved by this Court and made part of this Court's Order and that the parties should be subject to the Court's contempt powers in the event either party should violate any of the terms of this agreement. Based upon the Findings of Fact, I make the following Conclusions of Law: CONCLUSIONS OF LAW ‘The Court concludes that the General Assembly has previously vested the Family Courts of the State with the exclusive jurisdiction to hear and determine actions for divorce and to award relief incidental thereto pursuant to the South Carolina Code of Laws §20-3-10, ef seq., (1976, as amended). Page 3 of 4 apyITIS, THEREFORE, ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED: ‘That Plaintiff is granted a divorce, a vinculo matrimonii, from the Defendant on the grounds of living separate and apart in excess of one (1) year without cohabitation pursuant to the South Carolina Code of Laws §20-3-10, et seq., (1976, as amended). That the terms of the attached Complete Separation, Support, and Property Settlement Agreement, dated June 1, 2009 and attached hereto as Exhibit * hereby approved and incorporated in this Order and made an Order of this Court. That a violation of this Order may result in a finding of contempt and corresponding sanctions to include up to one year's imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $1,500.00 and or up to 300 hours of community service. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Jai Brot jolmes Presiding Judge Carolina 2009 Page 4 of 4