Kentucky

Community Hero Rescues 10 Abandoned Puppies in Kentucky as Local Advocates Push for Tougher Spay and Neuter Laws

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Lexington, Kentucky — In a heartrending incident early Friday, ten puppies were abandoned along the Mountain Parkway, highlighting ongoing issues surrounding animal welfare in the region. Fortunately, a passerby found the young dogs and took them to a local rescue organization, demonstrating a glimmer of compassion amidst the cruelty. The pups, described as six shepherd mixes and four pit bull mixes estimated to be between three and four months old, were discovered crammed into a single cage. Anita Spreitzer, general manager of Paws 4 the Cause in Lexington, expressed deep concern over the condition and … Read more

Kentucky Lawyer Sentenced to Six Years for Stealing $200K from Estates, Faces Potential Disbarment

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Cincinnati, Ohio — Jennifer Zaccheus-Miller, a lawyer from Northern Kentucky, has been sentenced to a six-year prison term after admitting guilt to substantial theft charges. The conviction came after she was accused of misappropriating over $200,000 from two estates in Campbell County, which she had been entrusted to manage. According to court records, Zaccheus-Miller faced two counts of theft, committed during two distinct periods. The first instance of theft spanned from May 2020 to April 2024, and the second from June 2023 to May 2024. She pleaded guilty to theft by unlawful taking ranging between … Read more

Kentucky Lawyer Sentenced to Six Years for Embezzling Over $200,000 from Estates

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FRANKFORT, Ky. — A Northern Kentucky attorney has been sentenced to a six-year prison term after admitting to significant theft from two estates, marking a substantial fall from grace within the legal community. Jennifer Zaccheus-Miller, previously practicing in Campbell County, entered a guilty plea earlier this year for misappropriating funds exceeding $200,000. The Campbell County Circuit Court delivered the sentence after Zaccheus-Miller was charged with two counts of theft. These criminal actions led to her immediate and temporary suspension from practicing law. The future of her legal career now hangs in balance as the Kentucky … Read more

Eastern Kentucky Attorney Announced as Replacement for Slain District Judge in Letcher County

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Frankfort, KY – In a recent move that has caught the attention of many in eastern Kentucky, local attorney Nick Whitaker has publicly disclosed that he is set to replace the late Letcher County District Judge Kevin Mullins. The announcement, which came via Whitaker’s personal Facebook page, has sparked conversations about the future of the judiciary in this Appalachian region. Whitaker revealed that Governor Andy Beshear personally contacted him to confirm his selection for this influential judicial role. This appointment follows the tragic death of Judge Mullins, whose contribution to the judiciary and his community … Read more