NEWS
BISD to pursue criminal charge for cell recording
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
The board of trustees for the Bowie Independent School District decided Monday night to pursue criminal charges against a person who allegedly illegally recorded conversations with district staff without their knowledge or permission.
Trustees went into executive session for legal consultation with its attorney regarding anticipated litigation.
Back in open session the board agreed to move forward with the police to file charges related to unlawful interception by electronic device. Trustees Jeff Jackson and Angie Christmas abstained from the vote.
Lt. Bob Blackburn said the department has received one personal complaint filed by the school secretary, but the police will be filing on behalf of the district. This case is a second degree felony.
The offense report filed by Kelli Ragsdale on Aug. 8 states a suspect used a cell phone to record parties unaware they were being recorded. Blackburn said a warrant has been obtained for the suspect.
Read the full story including the district’s press release in the Thursday Bowie News.
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