Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin was taken into custody Thursday after a warrant related to his divorce and child‑support case was served on a movie set in Paris, Kentucky. The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office apprehended the ex‑governor during the filming of a Christmas movie, and he was booked into a Louisville jail later that evening. Bevin’s arrest follows a series of legal disputes that have plagued him since leaving office, raising questions about how the former leader’s personal affairs intersect with his public legacy. The incident underscores the ongoing scrutiny of his post‑political life and the broader implications for state officials facing legal challenges.


Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin (R) was arrested Thursday at a movie set over an outstanding warrant in his divorce and child support case. Bevin was booked into a Louisville jail that evening after the Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office arrested Bevin in Paris, Ky., during the filming of a Christmas movie. The former governor was...