Criminal Justice Reform Coalition Announces Support for Bill Broadening Educational Opportunities to Those Seeking a Second Chance

BR236 would eliminate a provision that prohibits individuals with felony convictions from eligibility for the KEES Scholarship

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FRANKFORT, KY — Kentucky Smart on Crime, a broad-based coalition comprised of partner organizations from across the Commonwealth, on Wednesday, Novvember 18, 2020 endorsed BR 246, legislation prefiled by Kentucky State Representative James Tipton (Taylorsville), that would remove barriers to educational attainment for Kentuckians who have a felony conviction.

Sheriff’s Department In Southeast Kentucky Links Woman Charged With Rape To A Man Charged In Separate Sex Crime

BELL COUNTY, KY (November 22, 2020) - The Bell County Sheriff's Department is reporting that:  A woman has been charged for rape along with a man already charged by KSP in a separate sexual offense case.

A Southeast Kentucky Man That Allegedly Assaulted A Sleeping Victim Charged With Rape

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HULEN, KY (November 22, 2020) – The Kentucky State Police, Post 10 Harlan received a call from the Pineville Hospital on September 21, 2017 about a possible female rape victim. Trooper Josh Messer responded to the hospital and began an investigation.

Former Deputy Jailer in Rockcastle County, Kentucky Sentenced to 39 Months for Civil Rights Violations

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LONDON, Ky. – A former Rockcastle County Deputy Jailer, Derek Steven Clark, 25 ,was sentenced to 39 months in federal prison on Thursday, before U.S. District Court Judge Claria Horn Boom, for violating the civil rights of an inmate in his custody.

Two Whitley County, Kentucky Men Indicted on Federal Kidnapping Charges

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LONDON, Ky. - Jake Messer, 37, and George Oscar Messer, 61, of Rockholds, Kentucky were indicted by a federal grand jury sitting in London on Thursday, on federal kidnapping charges.

Suspicious Person Complaint / Female Running & Hiding Behind Trees When Cars Would Go By

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LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's K-9/shift Sgt. Gary Mehler along with Deputy Dustin Saylor and Bailiff Jacklyn Johnson arrested Kathleen J. Phillips age 25 of Darst Street Stanford, KY on Wednesday afternoon November 18, 2020 at approximately 3:26 PM.

 

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