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Matt Bevin Arrested for Contempt Over Child-Support Records

9/4/2026

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Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin was arrested in Bourbon County on September 3, 2026.
He faced a Jefferson County bench warrant for contempt after refusing to provide child-support financial documents.
Bevin was reportedly arrested while working as an extra on a Christian film being shot in Paris, Kentucky.
Judge Angela Johnson sentenced him on June 6 to 60 days jail and a $500 fine for the contempt violation.

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Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin was arrested in Bourbon County on September 3, 2026.
He faced a Jefferson County bench warrant for contempt after refusing to provide child-support financial documents.
Bevin was reportedly arrested while working as an extra on a Christian film being shot in Paris, Kentucky.
Judge Angela Johnson sentenced him on June 6 to 60 days jail and a $500 fine for the contempt violation.