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NewsWFLA News TampaSeptember 5, 2026Hillsborough County

Judge orders former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin to serve 60 days in jail

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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 authority as the basis for the ruling.

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Why 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 ordered Matt Bevin to serve 60 days in jail.
  • The jail sentence is to be served without the possibility of bond.
  • The arrest was triggered by an outstanding warrant related to a child support case.
  • The case involves the former governor's estranged wife.
  • The judge stated the defendant demonstrated a complete disregard and disrespect for the court.

Who's Mentioned

PersonAndy Beshear“Current Governor of Kentucky”PersonJonah Bevin“Plaintiff in the child support dispute”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”