Thursday, October 15, 2026 -A Nigerian correctional officer with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), United States, has been arrested on a charge of official oppression.
Jonmorgan Obinna Onyekwere, 30, of Richmond, was booked into
the county jail on Monday, October 12, 2026 following his arrest by the Texas
Department of Criminal Justice’s Office of Inspector General.
He remained in jail on a $5,000 bond. The records did not
describe the circumstances surrounding the allegation.
Official oppression involves a public servant using official
authority to intentionally mistreat someone or interfere with their rights
while knowing the conduct is unlawful.
The law also covers s+xual harassment. The offense is
generally a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail, a fine
of up to $4,000 or both.
Onyekwere is a senior correctional officer and was hired by
TDCJ in May 2021, according to employment records.
He also had a criminal case in Sampson County, North
Carolina, in 2023, according to court records.
The available records did not identify the charge or
outcome.
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