Former Arkansas Corrections Board chair, current member allowed to intervene in lawsuit

By: Ainsley Platt

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: July 30, 2026

Words: 432

Last Updated: 4 days ago

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A current and former member of the Arkansas Board of Corrections were granted permission by a Pulaski County judge Wednesday to intervene in a longrunning lawsuit over the panel’s power to fire top prison officials.

Benny Magness, the board’s former chair, and Lee Watson asked Judge Patricia James to allow them to intervene in the case after the Arkansas attorney general’s office and the board asked her to vacate an injunction she placed …

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