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The Transcript Trap: How South Carolina Appeals Shut Parents Out of Justice
William Sewell’s appeal following Judge Mandy Kimmons’ ruling confronts a major obstacle: the trial transcript. Sewell argues that opposing counsel Donald Gamache must share the transcript based on legal precedent, while Gamache insists Sewell must pay for it. This financial barrier effectively obstructs due process and limits parents’ ability to contest unjust rulings.