Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin has been sentenced to 60 days in jail without bond after a judge found him in contempt for failing to comply with a child‑support warrant involving his estranged wife. The order, issued by Judge Angela Johnson, follows repeated accusations that Bevin has shown “a complete disregard and utter disrespect for this court.” The ruling underscores the seriousness with which the court treats violations of child‑support orders and signals that former officials are not exempt from the law. Bevin’s conviction adds another chapter to his post‑political legal troubles, raising questions about how his time in office may have influenced his personal financial obligations.
A judge on Friday ordered former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin (R) to serve 60 days in jail without bond after he was arrested on an outstanding warrant in a child support case involving his estranged wife. “He has over and over again demonstrated a complete disregard and utter disrespect for this court,” Judge Angela Johnson...
