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Letter To Media – Six-Year Fight for Justice – Exposing the Hidden World of IGA Sites and Detainee Abuse in Williamson County

Dear Fellow Texas Journalist,

I am reaching out as a former resident of Williamson County who just endured detention since January 2024 in the county jail and currently being falsely accused—a legal battle that has consumed six years of my life, with charges being constantly applied and dropped, and now escalated to life charges. This harrowing experience unveiled the hidden network of Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) sites that quietly influence incarceration practices across Texas and the United States, often operating with minimal public oversight or accountability, employing government agencies and possibly military.

During my detention, I suffered medical neglect, 337 days of prolonged isolation, and retaliation that left me permanently blind and disabled—all at the hands of an unlicensed physician within the facility. Basic care was denied, is currently being silenced on multiple mediums online by the federal government, including the US Marshals and FBI, and I was treated as disposable. Tragically, my story is not unique. Many others have endured similar conditions in silence.

Adding to this silencing, my online presence has been systematically erased. My accounts have been banned, and my previous social media profiles have been deleted, further isolating me and preventing me from sharing my story. This deliberate erasure underscores the lengths to which those in power will go to suppress dissent and maintain control over the narrative.

IGA arrangements enable counties to house detainees from outside jurisdictions, incentivized by funding streams that prioritize bed counts over human dignity. As Williamson County considers a significant jail expansion, urgent questions demand answers:

  • What role do IGA sites play in driving expansion and funding decisions?
  • Who profits from these agreements, and what oversight exists to prevent abuse?
  • How are detainees—especially those not convicted—protected from medical neglect, retaliation, and systemic harm?
  • Why is the public kept in the dark about the scope and consequences of these arrangements?

Secrecy is the strength of IGA sites, allowing them to operate without public scrutiny and enabling systemic abuses to persist unchecked. This secrecy not only shields perpetrators but also erodes public trust in the institutions meant to serve and protect. By keeping the public uninformed, these sites perpetuate a cycle of abuse and neglect that disproportionately affects the most vulnerable.

This issue transcends infrastructure—it is a matter of ethics, transparency, and the human cost of a system that too often fails the vulnerable. I am willing to share more about my experience, provide documentation, and encourage your presence during my trial.

Thank you for your dedication to journalism that holds institutions accountable and amplifies the voices of those who have been silenced.

Sincerely,

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