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Matt Bevin ordered to serve 60 days in jail in contempt case
WLKY • • nation
Key Points:
- Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin has been ordered to serve 60 days in jail for contempt of court related to a child support case involving his estranged wife and adopted son, Jonah Bevin.
- Bevin was arrested on a movie set in Bourbon County while working as an extra, after a warrant was issued in June for his failure to comply with court-ordered financial disclosures.
- Family Court Judge Angela Johnson criticized Bevin for repeatedly ignoring court orders and refusing to provide necessary financial documents, stating she would consider relief after 30 days served.
- The case stems from a contentious divorce and allegations by Jonah Bevin of abuse and neglect, which Matt and Glenna Bevin have denied; Jonah is also seeking back child support payments.
- Matt Bevin has attempted to remove Judge Johnson from the case and has missed multiple court hearings, leading to escalating legal consequences including the recent jail order.
