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5 Kentucky men sentenced to federal prison in drug trafficking, money laundering conspiracy
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Five Kentuckians were sentenced to federal prison this year for a drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracy, with the final three receiving their sentences in the past few weeks. According to court documents, they are:. Steven Edlin, 50, of Loretto, Kentucky. Chaz Hughes, 31, of Louisville,...
Justice Department to investigate Kentucky's juvenile jails after use of force, isolation complaints
Federal investigators will examine conditions in Kentucky's youth detention centers and whether the state has done enough to protect juveniles housed there, the U.S. Justice Department said Wednesday.The federal investigation follows a Kentucky auditor's report that said the state's juvenile justice system had ongoing problems with the use of force and isolation techniques in the detention centers.“We are launching this investigation to ensure that children in Kentucky youth detention facilities are safe from harm, receive adequate mental health care and get appropriate special education services," Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke said in a statement. "All children held in the...
Former Hardin Co. Deputy convicted on Jan. 6 insurrection charges
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WAVE) - A Hardin County man who was once a deputy in the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office has been convicted on charges related to his role in the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. According to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Joseph Irwin, 42,...
Flags to be flown at half-staff to honor police
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Indiana Governor, Eric Holcomb and Kentucky Governor, Andy Beshear are directing flags at all state offices to be flown at half-staff in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Officer Week. “Our brave Kentucky law enforcement officers deserve our gratitude each and every day, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice […]
Program aims to combat overdose deaths among Black Kentuckians
WASHINGTON — In a few weeks, Kentucky will release the latest data on overdose deaths. The 2022 overdose fatality report shows 2,135 Kentuckians died from an overdose that year, a 5% decrease from the year before. Among Black Kentuckians, the number went up 8% from 2021 and about 47%...
Kentucky officers honored during National Peace Officers Memorial Week
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - National Police Week is a time when law enforcement from all over the country head to Washington, D.C., to commemorate and honor their fellow officers who have died in the line of duty. “It’s a great environment, you know, a lot of law enforcement officers are...
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