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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.

KyCIR Wins Peabody Award, Radio’s Most Prestigious Honor

By KyCIR staff | April 24, 2018

The Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting has won a Peabody Award, which recognizes the nation’s most powerful storytelling and is considered the Pulitzer of radio. The award was announced Tuesday.

Newsroom

KyCIR’s ‘The Pope’s Long Con’ Wins National Investigative Award

By KyCIR staff | April 2, 2018

This is the third straight year that KyCIR has won the small radio category.

Government

The Government Rebuilt Dan Johnson’s Church. Now It’s Foreclosing On It

By R.G. Dunlop and Jacob Ryan | March 21, 2018

Heart of Fire was rebuilt through an arson relief program run by the federal government, and now the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has obtained a court order to sell the church.

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.

In Special Election, Bullitt County Voters To Pick Between Polar Opposites

By R.G. Dunlop and Jacob Ryan | February 12, 2018

The winner of the election will fill the vacancy in the 49th House District created by the December 13 death of Dan “Pope” Johnson.

Bullitt County

Bullitt County Prepares For A Special Election

By Jacob Ryan | January 19, 2018

This year, the county will run three elections: the special election and the primary and general elections in May and November.

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Bullitt County Pols To Pick Candidates For Rep. Dan Johnson’s Seat

By Jacob Ryan | December 28, 2017

The Republican nominee will compete against Democrat Linda Belcher, who served three terms before Johnson beat her in 2016.

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An Update On ‘The Pope’s Long Con’

By Stephen George | December 14, 2017

The latest on our investigative series “The Pope’s Long Con.”

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Kentucky Lawmakers Mourn The Death Of Rep. Dan Johnson After Suicide

By Ryland Barton | December 14, 2017

Kentucky State Rep. Dan Johnson’s suicide following sexual assault allegations has Frankfort reeling.

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Hi, I’m Jasmine Demers, a reporter for KyCIR covering issues related to youth and social services. I’m also a corps member with Report For America, a national program that places journalists into local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities.

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Hi, I’m Jasmine Demers, a reporter for KyCIR covering issues related to youth and social services. I’m also a corps member with Report For America, a national program that places journalists into local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities.

My reporting brings to light the stories of some of Kentucky’s most vulnerable citizens. It has the power to change policy and create impact.

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