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How A Kentucky Rape Case Is Testing The Integrity Of The Criminal Justice System

Her troubles continued even after her alleged rapist was indicted. Death threats. Vandalism. A suspicious car fire. The local sheriff — a friend of defendant Billy Joe Miles — got involved. But whose interests was he serving?

billy joe miles

Billy Joe Miles Ruled Competent To Stand Trial

By R.G. Dunlop | July 25, 2017

Western Kentucky businessman Billy Joe Miles will stand trial in September, following a judge’s ruling that he is mentally competent to stand trial.

Criminal Justice

Daviess County Sheriff Denies Conflict Of Interest In Rape Case

By R.G. Dunlop | January 21, 2017

Daviess County Sheriff Keith Cain continued to insist this week that he did nothing wrong by involving himself in the high-profile rape case of his friend, Billy Joe Miles.

Criminal Justice

How A Kentucky Rape Case Is Testing The Integrity Of The Criminal Justice System

By R.G. DUNLOP & KATE HOWARD | January 19, 2017

Her troubles continued even after her alleged rapist was indicted. Death threats. Vandalism. A suspicious car fire. The local sheriff — a friend of the defendant — got involved. But whose interests was he serving?

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