Oklahoma Rep. Justin Humphrey (R-Lane) alleges that the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) has failed to protect children from sexual abuse, physical abuse, and neglect. He claims to have personally exposed multiple violations and alleged illegal acts within DHS. Because of this, he has asked the state’s attorney general to convene a multicounty grand jury to investigate the department.
“I believe a substantial portion of DHS employees and administration have intentionally ignored or participated in blatant abuse and abhorrent criminal acts,” Humphrey said.
Humphrey’s request follows a similar call from Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties District Attorney Adam Panter. In a news release, Humphrey stated that Panter’s words perfectly capture his own sentiments:…