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Corrections Department investigates charges of sexual misconduct.

Melissa Phillips has the reaction from Jefferson City.

The Missouri Corrections Department is launching their own investigation into charges of sexism and racism brought about by a former guard.

The allegations surfaced during a recent House Appropriations Committee hearing.

Corrections spokesman Tim Kniest says that's the first the Department had heard of the accusations.

Actuality: [153K WAV file - Tim Kniest, Corrections Department Public Information Officer]
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OutCue: ... into these matters."
Contents: "The department has moved quickly and has organized an excellent review team of state agencies and labor organizations to assist the department in looking into these matters."

Kniest also says that if any problems are found, the department will work quickly to solve them.

Reporting from Jefferson City, this is Melissa Phillips reporting.