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An Arlington attorney says she was fired after releasing arrest footage of Tarrant sheriff's son
By Penelope Rivera | KERA News at Fort Worth Report
· June 26, 2026
· 3 min read
Kailey Muir, a former assistant city attorney for Arlington, believes she was fired out of retaliation after she released partial records of Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn’s son last year. Lucas Waybourn, 21, was arrested March 3, 2025 and charged with solicitation of a minor, assault on a pea
Key takeaway Lucas Waybourn, 21, was arrested March 3, 2025 and charged with solicitation of a minor, assault on a peace officer and resisting arrest.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The situation surrounding Kailey Muir's termination raises questions about transparency and accountability in local government, particularly when it involves high-profile figures like the Tarrant County Sheriff's family. As the fifth-largest city in Texas, Fort Worth and its neighboring cities, including Arlington, have a significant interest in ensuring that law enforcement and government officials are held to the same standards as the public. The fact that Lucas Waybourn's arrest was not publicly disclosed for several months, and that the release of partial records was met with retaliation against Muir, suggests a lack of transparency that can erode trust in local institutions. The city of Arlington's denial of any connection between Muir's termination and the release of the records will likely be scrutinized by the community, which expects openness and fairness in government dealings. This incident may also prompt closer examination of the city's at-will employment policies and their potential impact on whistleblowers and transparency.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Kailey Muir, a former assistant city attorney for Arlington, believes she was fired out of retaliation after she released partial records of Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn’s son last year. Lucas Waybourn, 21, was arrested March 3, 2025 and charged with solicitation of a minor, assault on a pea
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