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Former lawmaker R.J. May to self-defend in federal court

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) – Former state Representative Robert John (R.J.) May III was permitted by a federal judge to represent himself in trial in federal court next month on Thursday, September 4.

May was federally indicted on 10 counts of child sexual abuse material. Investigators said they connected him to an account sharing child sexual abuse material through an app called “Kik.”

The app flagged several videos from an account called “Joe Bidennnn69.” Agents said they tracked that activity to May’s home internet and cell phone.

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May resigned last month from the House of Representatives and said the decision “is in the best interest of his family and constituents.”

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He was assigned Federal Public Defender Jenny Smith and Co-Counsel Jeremy Thompson, but as of Thursday, he will be solo.

As of now, May’s trial begins October 9, 2025, and jury selection is October 8, 2025.

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