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An Oklahoma county official, who was caught on tape threatening reporters and complaining about no longer being able to lynch Black people, has resigned.
Commissioner Mark Jennings, who was reportedly caught on tape saying he would run for public office if violence against Black people was legal, announced his resignation.
Days deep into the controversial words of the Mc Curtain County sheriff, commissioner, and another law enforcement member the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Association has acted decisively in suspending them.
McCurtain County Commissioner Mark Jennings and other officials' conversation was secretly recorded by a local newspaper publisher.
McCurtain County Sheriff Kevin Clardy and two staffers were suspended after a secret audio recording taped them allegedly discussing killing Black people and journalists.