Wes Henderson out as Kentucky Castle company CEO after voyeurism suit

Key Points:

• Wes Henderson, CEO of The Kentucky Castle and True Story Whiskey, was terminated on Oct. 3 after a lawsuit revealed he secretly filmed guests and family members in various states of undress and sexual acts using hidden cameras.
• The lawsuit, filed by Henderson's family in June, alleges invasion of privacy, voyeurism, and possession of sexual material involving a minor, with footage captured by cameras disguised as everyday objects and capable of live streaming.
• Kyle Henderson, Wes Henderson's eldest son, will temporarily lead the company as an independent investigation into the allegations is conducted.
• Following the allegations, Henderson stepped down from his role as deputy coroner in Oldham County and has taken an unpaid leave of absence; he also faces unrelated lawsuits for over $1.5 million in business debts.
• Henderson, a founder of Angel's Envy bourbon and a Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inductee, has been removed from Angel's Envy’s website, and his attorney's identity has not been publicly disclosed.