South Carolina Judge Diane Goodstein Home Destroyed by Fire Injuring Family Amid Investigation

South Carolina Circuit Court Judge Diane Goodstein's waterfront home in Edisto Beach was destroyed by a massive fire that broke out on a Saturday morning, leading to the hospitalization of three people, including her husband, Arnold Goodstein, who suffered multiple fractures after jumping from a first-floor window to escape the blaze. The fire erupted around 11:30 a.m., and emergency responders evacuated residents while investigating the cause, with arson and foul play being considered among the possibilities. The incident has sparked widespread speculation and social media chatter linking the fire to recent death threats Judge Goodstein had received, especially following her ruling that blocked South Carolina from handing over millions of voters' personal data to the government. Authorities have not confirmed a direct connection between the fire and the threats, and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is actively investigating the case. The blaze has ignited controversy, with some political figures accusing each other of doxxing and threatening judges, while others condemn such actions and emphasize a government effort to combat illegal doxxing. Judge Goodstein was not at home during the fire, but family members were, and the investigation remains ongoing with no official cause yet determined.