Kentucky juvenile detention chief steps down amid investigation over riot and misconduct

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1 year ago

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Tonya R. Burton, the former superintendent of a Kentucky juvenile detention center, resigned following an investigation into her conduct.
The resignation came after a riot in 2022 that injured staff and juveniles, leading to a U.S. Department of Justice probe.
Burton failed to conduct mandatory mental health assessments and made false accusations regarding a juvenile allegedly receiving a handcuff key from a guard.
Records indicated she was facing termination prior to her resignation due to these violations.
Evidence, including security footage, contradicted Burton's allegations about the juvenile's actions during the incident.

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