General Discussion

https://kfor.com/news/third-board-member-speaks-out-after-allegations-of-naked-women-on-tv-in-supt-walters-office/

“My first reaction was, I thought maybe somehow, you know, the Jerry Springer Show got on there and something was blurred out,” said Chris Van Dehende, Oklahoma State Department of Education board member.

Van Dehende says based on Walter’s reaction it was clear this was not the case.

“All I can say is having been in the room, not seeing what was on the TV, but seeing the reactions to Becky Carson primarily, and Ryan Walters reaction to what he saw when he spun around and saw the TV,” said Van Dehende. “Something clearly was on that TV that shouldn’t have been on that TV. Why It was on, I don’t know.”


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On Friday, Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton (R-Tuttle) and Senate Education Chair Adam Pugh (R-Edmond) announced the state’s Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) has opened an investigation inquiry looking into the allegations.

In a statement, Paxton told News 4:

“This is a bizarre and troubling situation that raises serious questions about the events and what took place during yesterday’s executive session at the Oklahoma State Board of Education meeting. The accounts made public by board members paint a strange, unsettling scene that demands clarity and transparency. Senator Pugh and I appreciate the quick action by OMES to help coordinate through this situation to get details on exactly what happened. More transparency is essential before strong conclusions can be drawn.”

In another statement, Pugh told News 4:

“The reports coming out of Thursday’s Board of Education meeting raise a number of questions. This is a situation that warrants further explanation and transparency. Additionally, Superintendent Walters and those making the allegations deserve to be heard and give their side of the story. I appreciate the efforts by everyone who are taking these allegations seriously. We’ll be watching closely as more information comes to light.”

This story is not going away. Hopefully it will drive a dagger into any future political hopes that Walters has.