Here's a summary of the 30 indictments against state Rep. Jim Merrill, R-Charleston, issued …

State Rep. Jim Merrill

PARTY: Republican representing parts of Charleston and Berkeley counties.

AGE: 49

FAMILY: Married with three children. Lives on Daniel Island.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of South Carolina.

OCCUPATION: Public relations consultant, owner of Geechie Communications.

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: Press secretary for U.S. Rep. Floyd Spence, 1989-92; political director, S.C. Republican Party, 1992-98; district administrator for U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford, 1994; state representative since 2001; majority leader of the S.C. House, 2004-08; and state director for Donald J. Trump for President Inc.