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2 Texas jailers fired in misconduct investigation

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TYLER, Texas (AP) — Two East Texas jailers have been fired in ongoing investigations into falsified welfare-check records.

Smith County Sheriff Larry Smith said Tuesday the former detention officer and sergeant were fired after being placed on leave. A new employee at the Tyler jail alleged last month that employees improperly recorded welfare checks.

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