Embattled South Carolina Speaker Bobby Harrell (R) transferred his leadership duties and suspended himself.

• Position: PEOPLE & POLITICS - Brief article

EMBATTLED SOUTH CAROLINA SPEAKER BOBBY HARRELL (R) TRANSFERRED HIS LEADERSHIP DUTIES AND SUSPENDED HIMSELF from the House following his grand jury indictment on nine misdemeanor charges that include falsely disclosing campaign reports, misconduct in office and using campaign money for personal expenses. House Speaker Pro Tern Jay Lucas (R) became the acting speaker. Lucas appears to have the inside track in the race to succeed Harrell, but former House majority leader and Ethics Committee...