South Carolina – A South Carolina man was arrested earlier this month after allegedly admitting to knowingly exposing a woman to a deadIy iIIness without informing her of his status. The woman, who is seven months pregnant with his child, was unaware of his HlV-positive status until police intervention.
South Carolina authorities responded to a disturbance call at an apartment complex, where they encountered the defendant. Upon identification, it was discovered that he had active warrants for his arrest and had provided a false name to the officers. During the investigation, he reportedly confessed to exposing the woman to HlV without her knowledge, stating he did not want her to be aware of his condition.
As a result of his actions, he now faces charges of unlawful exposure to HlV and financial identity fraud. He was booked into the county detention center and granted a combined $60,000 surety bond.
The investigation into Miller’s actions is ongoing, and authorities are working to ensure that all legal processes are followed. The woman involved is receiving medical care and support, and her health and the well-being of her unborn child are being closely monitored.
When officers questioned the defendant about the situation and the events that led to the disturbance, he reportedly admitted to knowingly exposing a woman to HlV. According to police, he told them he intentionally withheld his HlV-positive status from the woman because he didn’t want her to know about his condition. South Carolina authorities confirmed that the woman, who is currently seven months pregnant, is expecting to give birth to his child in the near future.
Under South Carolina law, it is a felony for a person who knows they are HlV-positive to engage in intimate acts without first disclosing their status to the other person. According to the Center for HlV Law and Policy, a person can be prosecuted even if there was no intent to transmit the virus and no actual transmission occurred. If convicted, the offense carries a potential fine of up to $5,000 and a prison sentence of up to 10 years.