‘Freedom Caucus’ lawmaker Fought to Restrict LGBTQ Rights Faces up to 200 Years in Prison, As Sex Abuser
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South Carolina Rep. RJ May has resigned from the State House while awaiting trial on federal charges of distributing child sexual abuse material. His resignation ends the tenure of a lawmaker who built his reputation on “family values” and opposition to LGBTQ+ rights as a founding member of the chamber’s Freedom Caucus.
“I have decided that it is in the best interest of my family and constituents to resign immediately from the South Carolina House of Representatives,” May wrote. “Please accept this letter as my formal resignation from the South Carolina House of Representatives.” The letter also stated, “It has been an honor to serve the people of District 88.”
May, a Republican, was arrested in June and remains jailed without bond at the Edgefield County jail. He faces 10 counts of distributing child sexual abuse material, each punishable by five to 20 years in prison. If convicted on all counts, he could face a maximum of 200 years.
According to prosecutors, the case began when the messaging app Kik reported illicit activity in April 2024. Federal investigators said the account “joebidennnn69” sent more than 1,100 messages and stored 220 images and videos of child sexual abuse in less than a week. The activity was traced to May’s home Wi-Fi and cellphone.
While no legal authorities or elected officials have brought attention to the use of former President Joe Biden’s name in the Kik handle, it does raise a point not yet considered: was May attempting to prepare a smear attack on the then-candidate for president? For now, that aspect remains unquestioned and unanswered.
May has pleaded not guilty to all charges levied against him.
Those charges and the arrest led to weeks of speculation about his future in office. By law, indicted legislators are suspended from the House without pay and May also became the subject of a House Ethics Commission inquiry.
House leaders from both parties had urged May to step down following his arrest. He was suspended from his committee assignments and prohibited from participating in legislative activities. House Speaker Murrell Smith confirmed acceptance of the resignation, calling it “in the best interest of the people of South Carolina.” The Freedom Caucus also issued a statement saying, “Our hearts are with his victims and his innocent family, and we pray for swift justice as this ugly chapter in the South Carolina House of Representatives comes to a close”.
First elected in 2020, May quickly became one of the legislature’s most conservative members. He joined the House Freedom Caucus, aligned himself with Moms for Liberty, and sponsored bills restricting gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth, opposing nondiscrimination protections, and pushing state control over education. The charges now against him stand in sharp contrast to the “family values” platform he promoted throughout his political career.
May’s resignation leaves his seat vacant. The State Election Commission announced that candidate filing will open August 29, with a primary set for October 21 and a special election on December 23, pending final approval.
The case has drawn both statewide and national attention, not only because of the severity of the allegations but also because of May’s prominent role in efforts to roll back LGBTQ+ protections. Prosecutors said the investigation remains ongoing and additional charges could follow. If convicted on all counts, May could face a sentence of up to 200 years in prison.
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