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