Oklahoma County Sheriff Investigates Superintendent Walters Allegations

The Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office is investigating allegations that nude images were displayed on a television in State Superintendent Ryan Walters' office during a closed-door State Board of Education meeting. Two board members, Becky Carson and Ryan Deatherage, reported seeing the images, prompting the Office of Management and Enterprise Services to refer the matter for criminal investigation. Walters denied any wrongdoing, calling the allegations politically motivated attacks and stating he had no knowledge of the content displayed. Republican leadership, including Governor Stitt and legislative leaders, have expressed concern and called for a full investigation, urging Walters to cooperate and provide access to relevant devices. Bipartisan lawmakers emphasize the need for an impartial and thorough investigation amid rising concerns about the leadership of Oklahoma's education system, which ranks last nationally. The controversy has sparked debate about political agendas and distractions from urgent education reforms in the state.