Jail administrator Larry Hendrix was allegedly recorded in March 2023 engaging in conversations about lynching Black people and harming journalists. Following the release of the recording, Hendrix was placed on paid administrative leave and suspended from the Oklahoma Sheriffs’ Association. The incident is under investigation by state and federal authorities. ([mcalesternews.com](https://www.mcalesternews.com/cnhi_network/we-are-not-safe-mccurtain-county-commissioners-take-no-action-on-sheriff-under-investigation/article_576dba8c-edb7-11ed-ba9f-37e36cfb92fb.html?utm_source=openai))
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