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July 15, 2026 — Corruption and Abuse
Two former Texas Department of Criminal Justice employees were arrested after 39-year-old Corey Shawn Bavousett died following a fire in his cell at the William P. “Bill” Clements Unit on October 5, 2025. Crystal Janelle West, a former sergeant, was charged with manslaughter. William Eugene Romero, a former lieutenant, was charged with criminally negligent homicide. […]
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