Arkansas State Trooper Resigns After Racist Texts Exposed in Divorce Case
Racist state trooper resigns in disgrace after wife reveals shocking ‘white supremacist’ messages in divorce filings
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Michael Austin Kennedy, an Arkansas state trooper, resigned following the revelation of racist texts sent to his wife, Alana, during their divorce proceedings. The texts, filled with hate speech against various races and genders, raised concerns about his influence on their children. Alana seeks sole custody, citing fears of Kennedy's beliefs harming their kids.
- 01Michael Austin Kennedy resigned from the Arkansas State Police on May 15 after his wife revealed racist texts in divorce filings.
- 02Alana Kennedy fears that Michael's 'white supremacist' beliefs could negatively influence their two children.
- 03The texts included frequent use of racial slurs and derogatory comments about various groups, including women and immigrants.
- 04Alana has requested that Michael complete a parenting course to address his prejudices before he can have visitation rights.
- 05Michael Kennedy's father is Lt. Col. Mike Kennedy, deputy director of the Arizona State Police.
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Michael Austin Kennedy, an Arkansas state trooper, resigned on May 15 after his wife, Alana, disclosed numerous racist texts in their divorce filings. The messages, which included slurs and derogatory remarks against various races and genders, prompted Alana to seek sole custody of their two children, citing concerns that Kennedy's 'white supremacist' views could instill hatred in them. Alana expressed that the children currently fear their father due to his hateful rhetoric. In the texts, Kennedy made alarming statements about banning Muslims and repealing women's voting rights, while also degrading his wife for not sharing his extreme views. He referred to his racist texts as 'outdated' and claimed to have sought therapy. Alana's request for custody includes a stipulation that Kennedy must complete a parenting course to address his prejudices before gaining visitation rights.
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The resignation of Michael Kennedy raises concerns about the culture within law enforcement agencies regarding racism and its implications for community trust.
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