Arkansas corrections board member, former chairman seek to intervene in lawsuit against state

By: Ainsley Platt

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: June 11, 2026

Words: 298

Last Updated: 10 hours, 40 minutes ago

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The Arkansas Board of Corrections’ former chairman and a current board member asked a Pulaski County judge to allow them to intervene in one of the panel’s long-running lawsuits Tuesday.

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Benny Magness, the former chairman, and Lee Watson said in their motion that the intervention was necessary after the board voted to fire its attorney and settle its lawsuit earlier this …

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