Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin skips child support hearing as his son, ex-wife testify

Glenna Bevin and her estranged adopted son Jonah took the stand Tuesday as a Jefferson County judge decides whether former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin and his ex-wife owe their now 19-year-old son child support. The one-term governor himself was noticeably absent, as he continues to evade an active warrant for his arrest.

Jefferson Family Court Judge Angela Johnson had ordered that all parties to the case appear in person for the hearing, but Matt Bevin instead chose to attempt to call in via videoconference. Johnson did not allow him to do so, but allowed his attorney to question witnesses, including Glenna and Jonah.

Bevin’s attorney did not explain his absence in court or to reporters after the hearing, while Jonah’s attorney called him a “fugitive” in court…

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