(Updated at 6:01 p.m. ET)
(CNN) - U.S. Senate nominee Alvin Greene, a political unknown who became the surprise winner of the South Carolina Democratic primary, was indicted Friday by a grand jury on obscenity charges.
Greene was indicted on one felony count of "disseminating, procuring or promoting obscenity," according to the Richland County clerk of courts.
He was also indicted on a misdemeanor count of "communicating an obscene message to another person without consent."
Greene told CNN Senior Political Editor Mark Preston that his lawyer "is dealing" with the indictments.
Update:
Following the announcement of Greene's indictment, South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler released a statement asking Greene to resign.
"In June, I asked Mr. Greene to withdraw his candidacy because of the charges against him. Following today's indictments, I repeat that request," Fowler said.
"It will be impossible for Mr. Greene to address his legal issues and run a statewide campaign. The indictment renews concerns that Mr. Greene cannot represent the values of the Democratic Party or South Carolina voters."
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Something is frightfully wrong when a candidate for the US Senate has a record like this and no qualifications meriting executive responsibility. The entire history of his candidacy is loaded with exceptional irregularities and bizarre acts and he persists in staying in the running no matter the damage he causes. I cannot believe the Democratic party is going forward with the election as it is. Better for the Democrats to get some principles, run nobody, and promote a write-in option than let this fraud go forward. That is something I could respect.
Typical Democrat. Business as usual.
SC? Obscenity?
Sounds more like the republicans down there.
This democrat was caught before getting into congress, dealing with them once they are in is tougher!!!!!
He must be a republican. I wonder did he attend the bondage club along with the rest of the RNC.
Does this mean no Alvin Green action figures.
I wonder if you will get out of jail in time for the elections.
Republican Senator DeMint probably sent it to Greene.