St. Louis parts ways with Corrections Commissioner Jennifer Clemons-Abdullah
The City of St. Louis announced a change for the role of corrections commissioner Saturday morning.
ST. LOUIS - The City of St. Louis announced an employment change for the role of corrections commissioner Saturday morning.
Officials tell FOX 2 that St. Louis has ended the employment of Jennifer Clemons-Abdullah as Corrections Commissioner.
“Today, Jennifer Clemons-Abdullah’s employment with the City of St. Louis was separated effective immediately. Tammy Ross is currently acting as the Commissioner of Corrections," said Conner Kerrigan, a spokesperson for the City of St. Louis Mayor's Office.
The city had no further comment on the decision.
FOX 2 previously reported that Clemons-Abdullah was on leave from her role as of Sept. 19. At the time, no official explanation had been provided for her sudden leave.
Clemons-Abdullah was appointed by Mayor Tishaura Jones nearly three years ago.
According to a September FOX 2 report, Clemons-Abdullah has faced mounting criticism over her tenure, which has been marred by jail riots, poor inmate healthcare, multiple deaths, and a hostage situation.
This is a developing story. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.
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