Silsbee Rape Case Update: Silsbee Bee Editor Resigns

The Silsbee Bee is reporting that Gerry Dickert will resign as the paper’s editor to assume a new position as Coordinator for Public Information for Lamar State College — Port Arthur. No details were released as to what prompted this career move. Dickert has been the subject of criticism for his coverage of the Silsbee rape case, although it is not clear whether this played a role in his decision to resign from The Silsbee Bee.