The state has fired the head of an Ohio juvenile prison over allegations he sexually harassedand inappropriately touched female staff members.
The Department of Youth Services said in a report Thursday that Thomas Teague, superintendentof the agency's Circleville facility, was dismissed Wednesday.
An agency investigation found evidence Teague touched, grabbed, kissed and hugged severalfemale staffers at different times.
The investigation also found he made sexually inappropriate comments to women about theirlooks and often boasted he was a stripper in college.
Investigators said Teague, 41, acknowledged making comments about clothes and looks butdenied the harassment charges.
A message was left at Teague's home seeking comment.
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Juvenile Prison Superintendent Fired After Allegations Of Sexual Harassment
The head of a youth prison has been fired after an investigation finds he had inappropriate contact with female staff. Get the details.
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