MCCURTAIN COUNTY, Okla. — There are more repercussions developing after the release of alleged recordings of racist and threatening statements from McCurtain County officials.
2 News Oklahoma is following this story closely.
Audio Recordings Outrage Residents
We know have the resignation letter from Mark Jennings. Wednesday morning multiple sources confirmed to 2 News Oklahoma that Jennings submitted his resignation.
Letter from Governor's Office
On Tuesday the Oklahoma Sheriff's Association voted to suspend three McCurtain County officials after the release of a recording allegedly revealing racist comments. In a post on the association's Facebook page the group wrote:
This morning the Oklahoma Sheriffs’ Association Board of Directors met in an emergency meeting to discuss the recent events in McCurtain County. With a unanimous vote and following the OSA Bylaws Sheriff Kevin Clardy, Investigator Alicia Manning and Trust Administrator Larry Hendrix were suspended from the Oklahoma Sheriffs’ Association.
OSA Bylaws state: “A member may be suspended for good and sufficient cause. by the Board of Directors at its regular monthly Board Meeting by a majority vote of those present constituting a quorum. The member may appeal in writing the suspension within sixty (60) days after notice to the OSA Board of Directors of the Corporation for a final decision by a majority vote of those present constituting a quorum”. Any further action will be by the OSA Board of Directors.
The Association is not a regulatory agency and is a membership organization only.
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