An Oklahoma House committee will convene a hearing later this month about a former Oklahoma Department of Corrections employee who raised concerns about how the agency handled allegations that guards illegally had sex with inmates.
Psychologist Whitney Louis sought whistleblower status but was eventually fired, said state Rep. Justin Humphrey, chair of the House Criminal Justice and Corrections Committee. The allegations made by Louis include complaints that the Corrections Department did not properly investigate allegations of rape involving its guards at Eddie Warrior Correctional Center, a minimum security prison for women in Taft, Humphrey said. Sexual intercourse between a prison guard and inmate is considered rape.
In a written statement, the Corrections Department denied allegations that its investigation was lacking and described Louis as a disgruntled employee.
"It was externally determined the claims made by a former disgruntled employee were appropriately investigated and in accordance with agency policy," the agency said. "While Rep. Justin Humphrey continues to misrepresent the outcome of our investigations, he has absolutely no evidence to the contrary beyond hyperbole and baseless allegations presented by said employee. He can provide any new evidence to the Oklahoma Attorney General. We consider this matter closed."
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