In Special Election, Bullitt County Voters To Pick Between Polar Opposites
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The winner of the election will fill the vacancy in the 49th House District created by the December 13 death of Dan “Pope” Johnson.
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State To Drop Rape Case Against Billy Joe Miles
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Prosecutors said the alleged victim decided not to testify, and the case against the Daviess County businessman could no longer proceed.
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Special Report: The Pope’s Long Con
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Kentucky preacher-turned-politician Danny Ray Johnson calls himself “Pope.” But behind the state lawmaker’s persona — cultivated, built up and fine-tuned over decades — is a web of lies and deception. A mysterious fire. Attempted arson and false testimony. Alleged molestation in the church.
Bon Appétit: Here Are All The Complaints To The Capitol Cafeteria
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On this holiday, we give thanks to the Open Records Act, which allows us to present to you all of the complaints to the state-run capitol cafeteria in full, unredacted glory.
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Billy Joe Miles To Stand Trial In January On Sodomy, Bribery Charges
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Miles was the focus of a Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting story that found Miles’ prosecution had tested the credibility of a criminal justice system when the defendant has connections in high places and the accuser has a far lower profile.
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Billy Joe Miles Ruled Competent To Stand Trial
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Western Kentucky businessman Billy Joe Miles will stand trial in September, following a judge’s ruling that he is mentally competent to stand trial.
Government
What Did, Didn’t Make It Through This Legislative Session
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Several topics of our coverage merited debate in the most recent legislative session. Here’s an update on what became law and what didn’t pass through the statehouse.
Criminal Justice
Bill To Hold No-Jail Jailers Accountable Heads To Governor
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A bill to hold Kentucky’s no-jail jailers accountable for their work passed through the legislature this week and is awaiting Gov. Matt Bevin’s approval.
Criminal Justice
Constable Convicted In Laurel County Shooting Of Unarmed Man
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A Laurel County constable — the focus of KyCIR’s “Untrained & Unaccountable series — was convicted of reckless homicide in the shooting of an unarmed man in a convenience store.
Government
Kentucky Shelters: Falling Short, Failing Animals
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Dogs in putrid standing water. Pens that haven’t been cleaned in days. Most of Kentucky’s county-run shelters are failing animals and state law provides for no oversight, no enforcement and no consequences.