Matt Bevin Arrested
Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin Arrested on Film Set for Contempt
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Trending on XFormer Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin arrested
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In explaining his failure to appear at a May court hearing, Bevin attributed his absence to an incident at his Maine vacation home, saying there was a “very large boulder” that damaged the property, which contributed to the first bench warrant.
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After an initial warrant was rescinded when Bevin paid a fine, Judge Angela Johnson later issued a second bench warrant in June because he continued to fail to submit the required financial disclosures—actions the coverage says he “could not rectify by paying a fine.”
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Bevin also reportedly missed a July 28 Louisville hearing where his ex-wife, Glenna Bevin, and their adopted son Jonah testified in his absence; although Bevin had attended via Zoom earlier, his connection dropped when the caller failed to identify themselves.
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FOX 56 reported the arrest occurred on Houstondale Farm at Fords Mill Road, where the set was described as a Christmas movie production, and witnesses told FOX 56 he was not placed in handcuffs.
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At least one report highlighted that an “arrest order… in ‘full force and effect’” was addressed by the court of appeals, underscoring that the warrant remained enforceable even after earlier developments in the contempt proceedings.
Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin was arrested Thursday in Paris, Kentucky, on a bench warrant tied to his divorce and child-support dispute WKYT. The Bourbon County Sheriff's Office took him into custody while he was working as an extra on a Christian film set. The warrant stemmed from his failure to provide financial records ordered by Jefferson Family Court Judge Angela Johnson in a months-long legal battle over his adopted son, Jonah.
Judge Johnson had previously held Bevin in contempt and ordered him to pay a $500 fine plus serve 60 days in jail WNKY. After he missed a May court hearing and continued to fail submitting required disclosures, a second bench warrant was issued in June. Witnesses reported he was not placed in handcuffs during the arrest on Houstondale Farm.
Contempt Charges Escalate After Missed Disclosures
The legal trouble began when Judge Angela Johnson ordered Bevin to submit financial records related to his divorce case LocalNews. Bevin failed to comply with multiple court orders over several months. In May, he missed a scheduled court hearing, claiming a large boulder had damaged his Maine vacation home and prevented him from attending.
When Bevin paid an initial fine, the first warrant was rescinded TriCityHerald. But Judge Johnson issued a second bench warrant in June because he continued failing to submit the required financial disclosures—actions that could not be fixed simply by paying another fine. The warrant remained in full force and effect even after these developments.
Bevin Missed July Hearing While Ex-Wife Testified
On July 28, Bevin's ex-wife Glenna Bevin and their adopted son Jonah testified in a Louisville court hearing without him present WKYT. Bevin had joined earlier via Zoom, but his connection dropped when a caller failed to identify themselves properly. His absence at the full hearing marked another violation in the ongoing custody and financial dispute.
Arrest Captures Former Governor on Film Set
The Bourbon County Sheriff's Office arrested Bevin on Thursday at Houstondale Farm near Fords Mill Road, where a Christian film production was underway FOXLocal. According to witness accounts, he was not handcuffed during the arrest. The former governor was working as an extra on what was described as a Christmas movie production when law enforcement arrived with the outstanding warrant.
Officials did not immediately release details about Bevin's next court appearance or whether he was released pending trial TriCityHerald. The broader legal fight over Jonah's upbringing—including allegations about a troubled youth facility—remains part of the ongoing case. The arrest came months after the initial contempt charge was filed by Judge Johnson.
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