Kentucky

Arson Charges Advance Against Two Kentucky Firefighters for Church Fire

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Williamstown, KY — Two firefighters are set to face a grand jury in Grant County on allegations of arson connected to a church fire earlier this month. This development comes after Judge Elizabeth Chandler confirmed there is probable cause to proceed with charges against the Corinth volunteer firefighters, identified as Brendan Gibson, 24, and Robert Hughes, 23. The case against the firefighters stems from an incident that occurred just before 6 a.m. on July 8, when authorities were alerted to a fire at Shiloh Full Gospel Church. The response team included units from Corinth, Williamstown, … Read more

Kentucky Attorney Faces Charges for Allegedly Embezzling $26,000 from Deceased Estates

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CAMPBELL COUNTY, Ky. — A Campbell County attorney, Jennifer Zaccheus-Miller, 40, stands accused of embezzling $26,000 from two deceased women’s estates, authorities declared following her recent indictment on multiple theft charges. This legal development marks a significant turn after Zaccheus-Miller reportedly vanished earlier this year only to be apprehended days later in a state park. According to the Kentucky State Police, who have taken up the investigation, Zaccheus-Miller was acting as the executor for the estates when she allegedly diverted the funds for personal use. Her arrest in May at the Red River Gorge came … Read more

Kentucky Attorney Indicted for Alleged Theft From Estates of Deceased Women

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Campbell County, KY — In a significant legal development, a Campbell County attorney has been indicted on charges of financial misconduct involving the estates of deceased individuals. Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman’s office reported that Jennifer Zaccheus-Miller, 40, faces serious allegations of theft, resulting from an investigation led by the Special Prosecutions Unit. Zaccheus-Miller was formally charged by a Campbell County Grand Jury on July 18 with two counts of theft by unlawful taking or disposition, involving amounts over $10,000 but less than $1 million, a classification that categorizes the offenses as Class C felonies. … Read more

Driverless Cars to Windshield Tints: Over 200 New Laws Set to Transform Kentucky This July

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FRANKFORT, Ky. — Over 200 new laws are set to be enacted in Kentucky starting July 15, bringing significant changes to various sectors including transportation, public safety, health care, and consumer rights. These laws, recently passed by the state legislature, address a range of issues from the operation of autonomous vehicles to enhanced protections for health care workers. One notable legislation, House Bill 7, will permit autonomous vehicles to operate on Kentucky roads, establishing comprehensive guidelines for this emerging technology. However, heavier vehicles weighing over 62,000 pounds will require a human driver until at least … Read more