NewsWFLA News Channel 8September 5, 2026Hillsborough
Judge orders former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin to serve 60 days in jail
A judge ordered former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin to serve 60 days in jail without bond following his arrest on an outstanding warrant related to a child support case. The court cited a repeated disregard for judicial orders as the basis for the decision.
Read the full story at WFLA News Channel 8Why It Matters
The ruling results in the immediate incarceration of a former high-ranking public official due to non-compliance with a court-ordered child support obligation.
Key Facts
- Judge Angela Johnson sentenced former Governor Matt Bevin to 60 days in jail.
- The sentence is to be served without the possibility of bond.
- The arrest and sentencing stem from an outstanding warrant in a child support case.
- The case involves the former governor's estranged wife.
- The judge stated the defendant demonstrated a repeated disregard and disrespect for the court.
Who's Mentioned
personAndy Beshear“Current Governor of Kentucky”locationKentucky“The state where the legal proceedings are taking place.”personJonah Bevin“Adopted son seeking retroactive child support”personTony Asbury“Bourbon County Sheriff”personJohn Helmers“Attorney for Jonah Bevin”personAngela Johnson“Judge presiding over the case”locationParis, Ky.“Location of arrest”personMatt Bevin“Former Governor of Kentucky”