A court case involving harassment claims against a Lexington councilwoman has been unsealed and is now available again through the Kentucky’s online court system, Courtnet or KyECourts.
The Lexington-Herald Leader published a story last week questioning why the case was sealed.
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Councilwoman Denise Gray was awarded a temporary emergency protection order against Councilwoman Brenda Monarrez on Aug. 8.
In her petition, Gray alleges Monarrez was sexually aggressive towards her on two different occasions over three years.
Fayette Circuit Judge Traci Brislin ordered during an Aug. 20 hearing Monarrez attend council meetings virtually and work from home until an Oct. 16 hearing, which will determine if the protection order will remain in place.
Both women can testify at that hearing.
Monarrez has denied the allegations, calling them baseless, vile and politically motivated.
An interpersonal protection order is a civil matter. No criminal charges have been filed.