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Sheriff Darryl Forté resists legislators' questions about Jackson County's troubled jail

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Relations between Jackson County legislators and Sheriff Darryl Forté have grown tense with Forté refusing to discuss with them his outlook on the future of the county's troubled jail that is now his responsibility. Reporter Mike Hendricks drops by to discuss his latest story on the jail, Forté and why Jackson County residents should be paying attention. Dave Helling and Leah Becerra co-host.

For further reading:
Tensions growing as Sheriff Darryl Forté resists questions about troubled jail - https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article226258035.html
New Jackson County jail could cost $270 million and nearly double current capacity - https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article224268260.html
Grand jury reports a filthy, crowded Jackson County jail. Where's the money going? - https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article210766714.html
Secret investigation of Jackson County jail uncovered - https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article199197954.html
‘Disgusting’ conditions greeted auditor on first inspection of Jackson County jail - https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article171339442.html

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