The Klein Independent School District is facing intense scrutiny and demands for accountability after the recent arrests of Kedria Grigsby, a former cosmetology teacher, and her son, Roger Magee, on charges related to sex trafficking. Quanell X and other activists are pressing for a comprehensive investigation into how the district handled allegations that surfaced more than a year ago.
At a press conference last month, prominent activists Quannell X and Dr. Candice Matthews disclosed the existence of a whistleblower who allegedly alerted school authorities to the suspected involvement of Grigsby and Magee in sex trafficking activities in early 2023. According to a sworn statement by a former district teacher, who remains anonymous for safety reasons, these allegations included claims that Grigsby and Magee were involved in sex crimes with minors, one of whom was the whistleblower’s daughter. The anonymous teacher alleges that their daughter had befriended Magee, leading to these disturbing events.
Fox 26 obtained an email from the whistleblower sent to district officials, urging them to take action on these claims. Despite these serious allegations, Grigsby was reportedly allowed to continue teaching. The whistleblower further alleges that a district administrator pressured her to resign or face termination.
“Our children deserve a right to be in a school district where they are safe and protected,” asserted Dr. Candice Matthews. “As parents, we deserve to know if there are dangerous individuals within the school district. We need transparency.”
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During the press conference, district leaders, including representatives from the police department, were present. Quannell X addressed them directly, expressing outrage and demanding accountability:
“This doesn’t pass the smell test. All of you should be fired.” -Quanell X
The allegations describe a harrowing situation where the alleged victims, aged 15 to 17, were runaways who sought help from Grigsby. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed the arrests on social media, stating that Grigsby allegedly facilitated the trafficking of three students while working at the school. Additional students have come forward, claiming Grigsby attempted to recruit them into these illicit activities.
Grigsby and Magee now face severe charges, including trafficking of a child and compelling prostitution of minors. Notably, Magee had previously been in custody for similar offenses two years prior.
In response to the allegations, Klein ISD has strongly refuted the claims made by the community activists. According to a statement from Chelsea Ceballos, Klein ISD’s Director of Communications, the district acted promptly by contacting the sheriff’s office upon receiving the initial report in February 2023. The district asserts that Grigsby was not identified as a suspect until her recent arrest.
“Once again, the information shared by Quanell X and Candace Matthews is completely false,” Ceballos stated. “Our Klein ISD Police Department immediately contacted the Sheriff’s Office with the case number provided to us, and at that time, Keidra Grigsby was not a suspect. The next communication we received about Grigsby was this Monday, regarding pending charges, at which point we assisted in her arrest. We are committed to fully cooperating with law enforcement to ensure justice is served.”
As the community grapples with these shocking revelations, the demand for transparency and accountability from Klein ISD continues to grow, highlighting the need for rigorous safeguarding measures to protect students from such egregious harm.
