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A corrections officer at Alabama’s notorious Holman Correctional Facility has been arrested after investigators say she engaged in an illicit sexual relationship with an inmate. The scandal has rocked the prison system, raising questions about security and staff misconduct.
The officer, identified as 29-year-old Lakenya Mychel Turner, was taken into custody Monday following an internal investigation. She faces second-degree sodomy charges, a felony in Alabama. Authorities have not disclosed the identity of the inmate involved.
Holman Correctional, located in Escambia County, has long been plagued by violence and corruption. The facility has seen numerous incidents of:
This latest scandal further highlights deep-rooted issues within Alabama’s prison system, which is currently under federal scrutiny for overcrowding and inhumane conditions.
Turner could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted of second-degree sodomy. The Alabama Department of Corrections has pledged a full review of hiring and oversight policies for prison staff. Meanwhile, advocates continue pushing for systemic reforms.
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