Former Republican Governor and Trump Ally Jailed for Two Months
Summary
Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin was arrested for not following court orders in a family and child support case. A judge ordered him to spend 60 days in jail and pay a fine after he failed to provide required financial documents.Key Facts
- Matt Bevin served as Kentucky governor from 2015 to 2019 and is an ally of President Donald Trump.
- Bevin was arrested on a movie set while working as an extra in Paris, Kentucky.
- The arrest resulted from a court order requiring Bevin to submit financial records related to child support and a family dispute.
- Bevin failed to provide the documents, leading to a civil contempt ruling and a bench warrant.
- The legal dispute involves Bevin’s ex-wife Glenna and their adopted son Jonah Bevin.
- Jonah alleges he was abandoned by his parents at age 17 in a youth facility in Jamaica.
- Jonah sought financial support to rebuild his life, but Bevin repeatedly missed court deadlines.
- Judge Angela Johnson ordered Bevin to jail for 60 days and fined him $500 for non-compliance.
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