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KSP Charges Taylor Co. Man With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses

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Campbellsville, Ky. (February 14, 2020) — On February 13, 2020, at approximately 4:32 p.m., the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Benjamin A. Sallee, 27, on charges related to unlawful distribution and possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor.

Flagrant Non-Support Arrests

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LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Lieut. Chris Edwards with assistance from sheriff’s detectives and deputies arrested four individuals on charges of flagrant nonsupport on Thursday morning February 13, 2020. The arrests occurred in conjunction with the Laurel County attorney's office after leads were developed on their whereabouts. 

U.S. Attorney Duncan's Statement on Sanctuary Jurisdictions

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Respecting and enforcing the law, including criminal immigration law, is at the core of the Department of Justice’s mission.  Unfortunately, some state and local jurisdictions are attempting to impede or frustrate the Federal Government’s efforts, by enacting “sanctuary policies.”  The terms “sanctuary city” and “sanctuary jurisdiction” are not proper legal terms and actually have no consensus definitions.  Generally, a jurisdiction is considered to have “sanctuary policies” when the jurisdiction prevents or limits state and local law enforcement from working with their federal partners in some way.  While these policies vary widely in substance and scope, at a minimum, most limit the sharing of certain information between state and local police and federal law enforcement authorities. 

Insulin cost-saving bill heads to KY House

FRANKFORT, KY (February 13, 2020)—Patient cost for a month’s supply of insulin in Kentucky would be capped at $100 under a bill approved today by a House committee.

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House Bill 12 sponsor Rep. Danny Bentley, R-Russell, presenting the insulin cost-saving measure for a vote.

 

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