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South Carolina Restaurant Owner Charged for Joining Anti-ICE Student Group Chat

Jan 4, 2026 · Summerville, SC

South Carolina Restaurant Owner Charged for Joining Anti-ICE Student Group Chat

Dinah Marie Chollet, a South Carolina restaurant co-owner, was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor after joining a private group chat with Summerville High School students planning a walkout against ICE. Chollet stated she joined to express support for the students' activism, shared safety information, and then left the chat. She was arrested on February 12 and released on $1,000 bond, with an initial court appearance scheduled for April 14.

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