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SD Penitentiary Warden & Deputy Warden Fired

SD Penitentiary Warden & Deputy Warden Fired

Governor Kristi Noem Photo: WNAX


More changes at the South Dakota state penitentiary today..
Governor Kristi Noem has announced that Warden Darin Young and Deputy Warden Jennifer Dreiske have been fired as the investigation by the state Department of Human Resources continues.
Deputy Corrections Secretary Doug Clark stepped in earlier this week as acting warden until a long term interim can be named.
Also, Director of Pheasantland Industries at the prison, Stefany Bawek has been placed on administrative leave.
This followed anonymous complaints filed by workers at the prison over their treatment by management.

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