Miss Tina’s Preschool in Greenwood has had a lawsuit filed against them alleging that they knowingly allowed a known child predator to volunteer at the preschool. Jamie Speaks is the husband of Wanda Speaks, an employee of Miss Tina’s preschool.
In a civil suit filed December 12th, 2023 it is alleged that Jamie Leon Speaks, who had been previously prosecuted and found guilty of multiple child sexual abuse cases and other charges such as false imprisonment and aggravated assault, was allowed to volunteer at the preschool.
Speaks’ volunteering included helping small children use the bathroom unattended by other adults, which had previously resulted in the repeated molestation of at least one child, possibly others.
While the abuse incidents outlined in the suit happened years ago at a preschool run by the defendant’s wife Wanda, the known sex offender was able to continue to be present at Miss Tina’s preschool functions as recently as this year.
The lawsuit indicates that in 2012, Speaks was convicted of child molestation, was required to register as a sex offender, yet regardless of this status was allowed to remain present at Miss Tina’s preschool, located at 508 S. Coker st.
Greenwood Police Department Chief Brad Hobbs states that they have submitted a report to local prosecutor’s office and have been asked to perform follow up interviews with more possible victims. This case is still open and ongoing.
We will be continuing to follow this case and bring you more information as it becomes available.
State v. Jamie Speaks: Docket Report Results – Not an Official Document (arcourts.gov)
State v. Jamie Speaks: Docket Report Results – Not an Official Document (arcourts.gov)
State v. Jamie Speaks: Docket Report Results – Not an Official Document (arcourts.gov)
Doe v. Miss Tina’s Preschool, Inc. Et Al: Docket Report Results – Not an Official Document (arcourts.gov)
