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Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin arrested in Bourbon County
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Key Points:
- Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin was arrested on Thursday by the Bourbon County Sheriff's Office near Lexington and taken to Louisville Metro Jail.
- Bevin faces charges including contempt of court, libel/slander, and resistance to order related to a child support dispute.
- A bench warrant had been issued for Bevin in Jefferson County after he was found in contempt for repeatedly missing court hearings since May.
- During a July 28 hearing, Bevin attempted to join via Zoom but was removed by Judge Angela Johnson, who required his physical presence in court.
- Bevin served as Kentucky’s governor from 2015 to 2019 and lost his re-election bid to current Governor Andy Beshear.
