Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin (R-KY) was arrested on September 3 in Paris, Ky., after authorities located him on the set of a Christmas-themed movie.
The former governor was taken into custody on a warrant stemming from a family court case in Jefferson County. Bevin had previously been sentenced to 60 days in jail after being found in contempt of court for failing to provide financial documents in a child support case.
Dramatic politics and making movies in Louisville, KY
Former Gov. Bevin probably did not expect to be arrested while relaxing on a horse estate. He was enjoying a role as a “featured extra” in a Christmas-themed movie being filmed at the property when the Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office brought some unexpected drama to the fancy affair.
“There he was, and he was sitting there speaking to the lead male actor, and yeah, he was arrested,” said Jessica Mohr, the owner of the property…