Arkansas Lawmakers Step Up Efforts to Remove Alonza Jiles from Board of Corrections
State lawmakers in Arkansas have fortified their efforts to oust Alonza Jiles from the Board of Corrections due to allegations of his involvement in covering up sexual abuse at The Lord’s Ranch, a youth treatment facility in Arkansas. These allegations have been outlined in lawsuits from victims of sexual assault.
Adding weight to the lawmakers’ demands, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has also urged Jiles to step down in light of the ongoing lawsuits. Despite the intensified pressure, Jiles remains silent, failing to respond to inquiries from the media and lawmakers. His attorney has informed the press that there is no official statement on his potential resignation.
State Representatives BeatyR-Csett)on Under (Rave Springs and State Senator Ben Gilmore (R-Crossett) have been at the forefront of the push for Jiles’ resignation. They continue to stress that it is time for Jiles to leave his position given the disturbing nature of the allegations. The lawmakers indicated that further hearings could be held where Jiles would be questioned about his refusal to resign. Historically, Jiles has only attended these hearings when subpoenaed.
With the combined pressure from state lawmakers and the governor, Jiles is under increasing scrutiny. The long-standing allegations have led to a sense of urgency in resolving the matter. Lawmakers and the governor are seeking a swift and decisive resolution to the situation, which has been ongoing for months now.
