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Former Kentucky governor arrested while on the set of a holiday movie
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· September 4, 2026
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Key points Matt Bevin, who served as governor from 2015 to 2019, was arrested on Thursday. The arrest was made after authorities confirmed an active warrant stemming from a dissolution of marriage case.
A former governor was taken into custody on a contempt charge. Matt Bevin, who served as governor from 2015 to 2019, was arrested on Thursday. At the time, he was on the set of a holiday movie in Paris.
The arrest was made after authorities confirmed an active warrant stemming from a dissolution of marriage case. The case involves Bevin and his ex-wife, Glenna Bevin, and their son.
Bevin was held without issue, as he was cooperative during the arrest. He was taken to Bourbon-Nicholas County. Further details about the case and arrest are available from the source.
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Published: September 4, 2026 ·
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