South Carolina Judge's $1.5M Mansion Destroyed in Suspected Arson Explosion Following Voter Data Ruling

South Carolina Circuit Court Judge Diane Goodstein's $1.5 million beachfront home was destroyed in a suspected arson attack involving an apparent explosion while she was walking on the beach. Her ex-husband, former Democrat state senator Arnold Goodstein, and two other family members were hospitalized after escaping the fire by jumping from windows, with Arnold suffering multiple broken bones. The incident followed Judge Goodstein's recent ruling that prevented the Trump administration's Department of Justice from obtaining sensitive voter registration data of over 3.3 million South Carolinians, a decision which reportedly led to multiple death threats against her. South Carolina Chief Justice John Kittredge confirmed the explosion and noted the injuries sustained by the family during their escape. Authorities, including the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, are investigating the cause of the blaze, and local law enforcement has increased patrols for security. Rep. Nancy Mace condemned the attack as potential political violence, demanding swift prosecution of those responsible.