Kentucky Governors Behind Bars | Lexington News

Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin got arrested while filming a Christmas movie—yes, as an extra—for refusing to hand over financial records and skipping court dates tied to his adopted son’s child support case. It’s not the first time a Kentucky governor has faced legal woes: Civil War-era Gov. Charles Morehead spent months jailed for alleged disloyalty; Dr. Luke Blackburn was arrested in Canada for plotting yellow fever outbreaks (later acquitted); William Taylor fled after a disputed election and never returned; and Ernie Fletcher faced dismissed misdemeanor charges two decades ago. Neighboring states like Illinois and West Virginia also have governors behind bars for corruption—proving no one’s above the law, even at the highest office. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6040ed7c74604c35