so what? two of the pregnant guards allegedly got tattoos of tavon s name. until this scandal break out in 2013 75% of the 60 correctional officers were women. according to one inmate a witness for the government up to three quarters of those female guards were involved in quote contraband smuggling and or having sexual relationships with inmates. that all began it unravel when the fbi and other law enforcement began to investigate. they were able to tap the contraband cell phones that gang members were using to build up a picture of the network who was connected to who. who tavone white had control over and build their case that way. the head of maryland s correction department accepted responsibility when charges were first brought and said people will be held accountable according to the washington post. more than 40 people charged with racketeering related charges. including tavone white.