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Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin must serve full 60 days in jail, judge rules

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin will serve 60 days in jail for contempt of court, a Louisville judge ordered Sept. 4 in Jefferson Family Court. Judge Angela Johnson said she may revisit the case in 30 days, and the sentence is appealable, but said she cannot allow the former governor to “taint the integrity” of the court. “He has over and over again demonstrated a complete ...

Spokane Spokesman-Review · September 4, 2026

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin will serve 60 days in jail for contempt of court, a Louisville judge ordered Sept. 4 in Jefferson Family Court. Judge Angela Johnson said she may revisit the case in 30 days, and the sentence is appea

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