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Coverage dated December 8, 2022

Reports: Many security lapses led to Texas inmate's escape

Headline from WFMZ Allentown

Two reviews of the May escape of a Texas inmate that resulted in the deaths of five people found a multitude of security lapses such as inadequate strip searches and

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  1. WFMZ Allentown

    Reports: Many security lapses led to Texas inmate's escape (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Two reviews of the May escape of a Texas inmate that resulted in the deaths of five people found a multitude of security lapses such as inadequate strip searches and

  2. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Many Security Lapses Led to Escape of Texas Inmate Who Killed 5: Reports (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Reports say correctional officers violated procedures by not properly strip-searching inmate and not ensuring that his handcuffs were secured.

  3. FOX 4 Dallas

    Many security lapses led to Texas inmate’s escape, reports find (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    A multitude of security lapses created the conditions that led to the May escape of a Texas inmate, resulting in the deaths of five people, according to two reviews of the incident.

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