PRESS RELEASE-EMPLOYEE TERMINATED FOR VIOLATION OF CORE VALUES

On November 19, 2008, an inmate worker reported that radio technician, Stephen Widner, had inappropriately touched her while she worked at the video visitation center. Widner was alone with the inmate worker in a small copy room as she sat on a milk crate to help sort wires to be installed by Widner. He then reached over and rubbed the inmate worker’s cheek and told her that “I can get you things” and “I’ll take care of you”. Widner then bent down and kissed the inmate. As they kissed, Widner grabbed the inmate’s wrist and directed it to his groin.

It was also alleged and substantiated that Stephen Widner had provided food, beverages and cigarettes to another female inmate during her incarceration. This allegation also included inappropriate contact; however it could not be substantiated.

Steve Widner admitted to providing female inmate workers with soft drinks and pop-tarts, but denied supplying them with cigarettes. He also confirmed that the kissing incident in the copy room had occurred.
On 12-09-2008, Stephen Widner resigned from the -------------------.