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Outrageous Conduct verdict against Thomas Wierdsma, Sr. V.P., GEO Group, Inc.

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Back in September S&R pointed everyone to the story of Thomas Wierdsma. We began that piece this way: Let’s see, what have we here? Private prison corporation executives: check. Abusive husband: check. Witness tampering: check. Threats to use political clout to have abused spouse deported if she doesn’t keep her mouth shut about being slapped around: check. We’re used to

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Forget hardened prisoners and corrupt guards; the real thugs in the penal system are the corporate executives

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Let’s see, what have we here? Private prison corporation executives: check. Abusive husband: check. Witness tampering: check. Threats to use political clout to have abused spouse deported if she doesn’t keep her mouth shut about being slapped around: check. Wow. Some highlights. Boulder County jury finds high-level prison exec engaged in ‘outrageous conduct’ – Verdict against GEO Group senior VP

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