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Texas Gov. Abbott directs investigation into 'illegal behavior' at state's Juvenile Justice Department
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott asked the Texas Rangers on Monday to investigate allegations that employees of the state’s Juvenile Justice Department had engaged in “illegal behavior” with youths.
"The Office of the Inspector General for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) and the TJJD Independent Ombudsman have reported to prosecuting attorneys multiple allegations that certain TJJD staff members have recently engaged in potential illegal behavior," Abbott said in the letter. The governor asked the Texas Rangers to investigate the claims and submit a report on their findings "so that appropriate remedial action can be taken." He added that he expects "full cooperation from TJJD leadership" during the inquiry.More Related News