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The Pope's Long Con

Criminal Justice

Second Sexual Assault Investigation Of Rep. Dan Johnson Brought Few New Details

By Jacob Ryan and R.G. Dunlop | June 11, 2018

A case file released by LMPD last week shows that, even after the case was reopened, detectives did little investigating until the day before KyCIR published a sweeping investigation of Dan Johnson.

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KyCIR, ‘The Pope’s Long Con’ Named a Peabody Award Finalist

By KyCIR staff | April 10, 2018

“The Pope’s Long Con” is among 60 nominees for the the Peabody, and was chosen from more than 1,200 entries.

The Pope's Long Con

The Pope’s Long Con: An Epilogue

By KyCIR staff | February 21, 2018

The self-proclaimed Pope from Bullitt County walks down a rear stairwell at the Heart of Fire Church and steps out of sight.

His wife, Rebecca Johnson, steps forward.

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Special Report: The Pope’s Long Con

By R.G. Dunlop and Jacob Ryan | December 11, 2017

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.

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