Erik Sickinger was a councilman in the city of Irmo, South Carolina. He stepped up to serve as mayor pro tem in 2023. In March, 2025, he was accused of grooming and assaulting a 15-year-old boy. Specifically, he was charged with three counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor, second degree, and three counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and a charge of luring, enticing, or attempting to lure or entice children. You can read the charges at Lexington County Eleventh Judicial Circuit Public Index. Just enter his name: Erik Kenneth Sickinger.
He was accused of provided pot and alcohol to the boy, paying for his tattoo, and of sexual battery.
He has resigned his position. He is out on bail.
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