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Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin Sentenced to 60 Days in Jail Following Contempt of Court Ruling

Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin was sentenced to 60 days in jail by Jefferson Family Court Judge Angela Johnson after being arrested for contempt of court. The arrest occurred in Bourbon County while Bevin was serving as an extra on the set of a Great American Family movie titled "The Greatest Christmas Gift of All." Bevin was taken into custody by the Bourbon County Sheriff's Office after a 911 call reported his presence at the film location. The warrant stemmed from a child support case involving his estranged son, Jonah Bevin. The court found Bevin in contempt for failing to provide required financial documents and for missing several court appearances. Judge Angela Johnson denied a request for Bevin to serve home incarceration, noting his repeated disregard for the court's orders. Bevin's attorney, Melina Hettiaratchi, noted that the arrest highlights Bevin's choice to serve time rather than provide support for his son. Jonah Bevin joined the hearing remotely via Zoom, while his mother, Glenna Bevin, appeared in person.

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