Investigation Exposes Rampant Sexual Misconduct and Drug Smuggling Among Kentucky's Correctional Officers
Source: redstate.com
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Over 30 employees from the Kentucky Department of Corrections engaged in inappropriate relationships with inmates and were involved in illegal activities such as smuggling drugs and guns.
In 16-month period ending November 2023, the KY Department of Corrections found more than 40 employees were involved in inappropriate relationships or smuggling contraband into prisons for inmates, usually drugs.
A shocking investigation by Herald-Leader revealed 59 cases of employee-on-inmate sexual offenses in the past five years, with 35 cases involving possible criminal charges.