Correction officers sue DOC over sexual harassment claims
Twelve Shawnee Correctional Center officers allege retaliation and leaky investigations after reporting harassment. They accuse top DOC officials of enabling a hostile workplace and seek compensatory damages, emotional distress relief, and a jury trial. All plaintiffs remain employed. case mirrors a prior filing.
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Kidnapping suspect pleads innocent in Franklin case
Martin pleads not guilty to kidnapping and robbery charges in a West Frankfort case. Prosecution notes Class X felony carries six to 30 years, potentially six to 60 with habitual offender rules. Class 2 could rise to Class X. Preliminary hearing set for March 23. public defender appointed. He was jailed in Centralia after a dramatic courthouse exit that included a threat to a TV cameraman. Bond on state charges set at 1 million.
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Drug court proposed to curb meth costs in region
Judge Brocton Lockwood leads creation of a county drug court to reduce meth related felony costs. Offenders face 30 days jail plus 30 days treatment, with weekly addiction panels and thrice weekly tests. Graduates must stay clean 12 months, pay fines, and hold a job. The program starts April.
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