New Head of Corrections for Florida

WGCU | By WLRN

Published December 12, 2014 at 11:15 AM EST

Governor Rick Scott has named Julie Jones to be the new head of Florida’s Prison system – the third largest in the country. She takes the job amidst continued allegations of inmate abuse.

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