who is ky commonwealth attorney

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Who is the Attorney of Kentucky?

Ronnie Goldy Bath, Menifee, Montgomery, Rowan. 44 West Main Street Mt. Sterling, KY 40353 Phone: (859) 498-0911 Fax: (859) 498-7273

What is a commonwealth attorney?

Commonwealth’s Attorney is the title given to the elected prosecutor of felony crimes in Kentucky. It is synonymous with the better known terms of District Attorney and State’s Attorney. It is the responsibility of this office to seek justice on behalf of the people of the Commonwealth in an efficient and professional manner.

What is a Commonwealth Attorney Office?

COVINGTON, Ky. — Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Sanders is pleased to announce the charity golf outing hosted to benefit the NKY Children’s Advocacy Center (NKY CAC) raised over twenty-thousand dollars. After greens fees and other expenses, a profit of $19,197.70 was donated to the NKY CAC. Sanders said he…

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What is Shaquil Wynn charged with?

COVINGTON, Ky. — On Nov. 19, 2020, the Kenton County Grand Jury indicted Shaquil Wynn, 26, of Independence, for Rape Third Degree and Sodomy Third Degree. Each charge is a Class D felony carrying 1-5 years in prison and registration as a sexual offender. Wynn is scheduled for arraignment before…

How many counts of sexual abuse did Clifford Howell face?

COVINGTON, Ky. — In the fourth criminal case in Kenton County since trials resumed in August, a jury found Clifford Howell guilty of six counts of First Degree Sexual Abuse involving two child victims. After the sentencing phase of the trial, the same jury then recommended Howell serve twenty years…

When was Michael Dean Tate arrested?

— Agents from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested Michael Dean Tate, 77, on charges stemming from a sexual assault in Park Hills, Ky., which occurred during the early morning hours of Oct. 1, 1978. Boone County (Ky.) Sheriff’s Department “Cold Case” Detectives Timothy Adams and Coy…

Who killed Doug Eapmon?

KENTON COUNTY, Ky. — At the conclusion of Kenton County’s first trial since COVID-19 closed courthouses in November, a jury convicted Charles Elmer Eapmon, 55, of killing his nephew, Doug Eapmon, and Carolynn Tomlinson, while the couple slept in their Elsmere, Ky., home. The jury deliberated about five hours before…

Is the fatal shooting on Interstate 75 justified?

9, 2020, fatal shooting on Interstate 75 in Ft. Wright, ruling the case a justifiable use of deadly force. “Kentucky law states an individual is justified in the use of physical force upon another…

What happened to Dawayne Dixon?

— On Nov. 9, 2020, the day before Dawayne Dixon and Bryce Newborn were scheduled to stand trial, both men pled guilty to five counts of Attempted Murder and three counts of Wanton Endangerment First Degree. Dixon also pled guilty to Receiving Stolen Property, Tampering with Physical Evidence,…

How long was Arrin Bush in jail?

COVINGTON – On May 16, 2019, a Kenton County jury convicted Arrin Bush of three counts of 1st Degree Sexual Abuse and one count of Attempted First Degree Rape after a three-day trial. The same jury recommended a 15-year prison sentence. The case started on February 19, 2018, when officers…

What is the 11th circuit?

The Commonwealth Attorney is the elected felony prosecutor for the circuit in which he or she lives. (The Eleventh Judicial Circuit is composed of Washington, Marion, Taylor and Green Counties.)

What happens if you are indicted by a grand jury?

Normally a person indicted by a Grand Jury is arrested. If he/she can make the bond that is set, he/she is released. If not, he/she remains in jail until the case is resolved, the bond is lowered or he/she is able to make the original bond. After indictment, the defendant appears at an arraignment at which time the Judge will schedule ...

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