Three men accused by Rep. Nancy Mace arrested on sexual offenses

Key Points:

• Three prominent Lowcountry businessmen—Patrick Bryant, Eric Bowman, and John Osborne—were arrested on sexually related charges stemming from a 2018 incident involving an unconscious, intoxicated victim.
• Charges include voyeurism for Bryant and Bowman, obstruction of justice and publishing the victim’s identity for Bowman, and first-degree assault and criminal sexual conduct for Osborne.
• Bond hearings set combined surety bonds totaling $450,000, with conditions prohibiting contact with the victim or witnesses and requiring surrender of passports and travel restrictions.
• The case gained public attention after Congresswoman Nancy Mace accused the men of sexual misconduct on the U.S. House floor, leading to legal battles and denials from the accused.
• The alleged victim, identified as Jane Doe, stated she only learned of the assault years later and expressed gratitude to investigators and witnesses, calling the arrests a significant step toward justice.