Top judge's $1.5M beachfront home is burned to the ground
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A South Carolina judge’s beautiful beachfront home was burned to the ground on Saturday morning, sending three of her family members to hospital. 

Authorities have begun an inquiry after flames engulfed the residence of Circuit Court Judge Diane Goodstein, aged 69, on Edisto Beach. Her family, including her former senator spouse Arnold Goodstein, was taken to the hospital.

The three-story property, a $1,155,200 home featuring four bedrooms and four bathrooms, was consumed by fire around 11:30am yesterday. Investigators are looking into the origins of the dramatic blaze.

Local resident, Robby Borden, managed to capture the huge fire from his drone. 

Smoke was seen billowing from the structure on the video, as the fire roared throughout all three stories of the home. 

While Goodstein wasn’t at home at the time of the fire, sources told FITSNews, multiple members of her family were at the home. 

South Carolina Chief Justice John Kittredge said in a message to the outlet that the fire resulted from an ‘apparent explosion.’ 

‘Judge Goodstein was on a beach stroll when the fire ignited. Her husband, Arnie, was inside with children and possibly grandchildren. The family had to evacuate through a window or balcony. I’ve been informed that injuries, including broken legs, occurred due to the fall,’ said a source.

The waterfront home of Circuit Court Judge Diane Goodstein was set ablaze on Edisto Beach as her family was rushed to hospital

The waterfront home of Circuit Court Judge Diane Goodstein was set ablaze on Edisto Beach as her family was rushed to hospital

Goodstein, 69, was walking on the beach at the time of the fire according to another judge close to Goodstein

Goodstein, 69, was walking on the beach at the time of the fire according to another judge close to Goodstein

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is currently investigating the fire

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is currently investigating the fire  

Among the three family members hospitalized was Goodstein’s husband Arnold, who allegedly jumped from the fiery home after aiding other relatives to flee.

‘Arnie’s injuries may have been the most serious, for he was airlifted to the hospital,’ Kittredge added. 

Goodstein’s husband sustained multiple broken bones in his hips, legs and feet following the fall, the outlet reported. 

Another of those hospitalized is said to be Goodstein’s son, Arnold Goodstein II. 

Their current condition remains unclear.  

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is currently investigating the fire, a spokesperson confirmed to the outlet. 

Kittredge said SLED chief Mark Keel ‘said he will stay in touch and let us know if there is any evidence of arson.’

‘Presently, it’s unclear if the fire was accidental or a result of arson. Until we have a conclusive answer, Chief Keel advised local police to enhance patrols and security measures,’ he added.

Goodstein's four-bedroom, four bath $1,155,200 home stretching up three stories went up in smoke at around 11.30am

Goodstein’s four-bedroom, four bath $1,155,200 home stretching up three stories went up in smoke at around 11.30am

Goodstein's husband former South Carolina Senator Arnold Goodstein (pictured) reportedly leaped from the burning building after helping other family members escape and sustained multiple broken bones

Arnold Goodstein, a former South Carolina Senator (pictured), reportedly jumped from the burning structure after ensuring other family members’ escape and suffered several broken bones.

Just last month, Goodstein was involved in a controversial case in determining if voter's personal information in South Carolina could be handed over to the government

Just last month, Goodstein was involved in a controversial case in determining if voter’s personal information in South Carolina could be handed over to the government

The Daily Mail has reached out to Goodstein’s office for comment.

Goodstein had reportedly been receiving death threats in the past few weeks, sources told FITSNews. 

‘She’s had multiple death threats over the years,’ one judge close to Goodstein told the outlet. 

Just last month, she was involved in a controversial case in determining if voter’s personal information in South Carolina could be handed over to the government. 

Goodstein issued a temporary restraining order in early September, stemming from a lawsuit challenging whether the South Carolina Election Commission can give voters’ data to the Department of Justice, The Gazette reported. 

However, the order was later overturned after a six-page opinion from the Supreme Court took issue with Goodstein’s process in barring the state from complying. 

Goodstein was criticized by the Supreme Court’s order, signed by all five justices, for failing to detail what kind of damage would be caused in the release of the personal information of voters. 

Specifically, the information of Calhoun County voter Anne Crook, who filed the suit to fight the release of her information to the federal government. 

Goodstein was also said to have failed to explain whether she believed the lawsuit was likely to succeed, which is required for a court to intervene, the order obtained by the Gazette said. 

The circuit court judge also told the Election Commission not to comply with the request for voter information before they had received notice of the lawsuit, which the court said was a violation.

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