On May 3, 2024, the Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) for denying an employee’s religious accommodation request to wear a head covering. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, alleges that TDCJ’s refusal to accommodate the employee’s religious practice…
In a shocking turn of events, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has arrested one of its own deputies, Joann Marks, after she allegedly engaged in sexual activity with an inmate while on duty at the county jail. The arrest follows an investigation spurred by warrants obtained by 11Alive. According to reports from the sheriff’s office,…
The Hollywood Police Department (HPD) has brought allegations against Felicia Smith, a 39-year-old teacher from South Florida, for her involvement in an inappropriate relationship with a student. Smith, who was employed at Driftwood Middle School, was taken into custody following the accusations but has since been released. As reported by Local 10 News, Smith disclosed…
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