Monthly Archives: December 2019

Man pardoned by Matt Bevin says ‘my family did not pay for my release’

Man pardoned by Matt Bevin says ‘my family did not pay for my release’

A nationally regarded civil rights lawyer said Monday that a man who received a controversial pardon by former Gov. Matt Bevin was wrongfully convicted after misconduct by Kentucky State Police, who allegedly ignored evidence and a different suspect. Patrick Baker, who was convicted of killing a man during a home invasion in Knox County in…more »

Bevin pardons Michael Hardy in the murder of Jeremy Pryor

Bevin pardons Michael Hardy in the murder of Jeremy Pryor

FRANKFORT, Ky. – In the hours prior to former Gov. Matt Bevin’s term ending on Monday, Bevin pardoned a Bowling Green man convicted in 2016 for the murder of Jeremy Pryor. A Warren Circuit Court jury convicted Michael Andrew Hardy on July 21, 2016 of murder, three counts of first-degree wanton endangerment, one count of…more »

10 ousted board of education members file suit over Beshear order

10 ousted board of education members file suit over Beshear order

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) — Shortly after Gov. Andy Beshear announced he was reorganizing the Kentucky Board of Education with new members, 10 members of the current board said they would challenge the action in court. During his inauguration speech, Beshear said, “This morning, I reorganized the state board of education and appointed new members who…more »

Refugee agency to make ‘forceful’ case to boost funding for English learner students

Refugee agency to make ‘forceful’ case to boost funding for English learner students

The leader of Bowling Green’s refugee resettlement agency says his organization will make a “forceful” argument to state government for more school funding for English learner students, calling it “common sense.” “We all know that Kentucky’s schools are underfunded. That’s a fact,” said Albert Mbanfu, executive director of the International Center of Kentucky. Mbanfu said…more »

Justices take up gun case, though disputed law has changed

Justices take up gun case, though disputed law has changed

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is turning to gun rights for the first time in nearly a decade, even though those who brought the case, New York City gun owners, already have won changes to the regulation they challenged. The justices’ persistence in hearing arguments Monday despite the city’s action has made gun control…more »

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