Global Politics Report Editorial
Former Kentucky Governor Is Arrested Amid Child Support Battle
Matthew Bevin, the former Republican governor, was held in contempt for failing to abide by court orders to file financial disclosure documents, a lawyer said.
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Source: The New York Times
Politics desk: Court
Published: Sep. 04, 2026 at 10:10 PM ET
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Original source: The New York Times