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Four Marion County men sentenced in federal case involving conspiracy to traffic controlled substances
LOUISVILLE — Five men have been sentenced to prison in a federal case involving conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine and fentanyl, including four men from Marion County. Steven Edlin, 50, from Loretto, was sentenced to one year in prison and three years of supervised release for retaliation against a witness on Wednesday, May 8 according to a press release from United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky.
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...
Inside the FBI | Kentucky teens gain insider access at FBI Teen Academy this summer
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Think you might want to see what it would be like to be an FBI agent? Kentucky teens can have the opportunity this summer with the FBI Teen Academy in Louisville!. During the FBI Teen Academy, students will learn counter intelligence, evidence gathering, and bomb collection.
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 […]
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