Lyon County Commonwealth Attorney G. L. Ovey led the Grand Jury through the process, and confirmed the indictment to WestKentuckyStar.
In an interview with Ovey, he stated "This indictment came this morning after a very extensive investigation that was spear headed by the Attorney General Jack Conway, by and through his special investigations and public integrity unit. This Grand Jury heard the results of that investigation and over the period of three days listened to several witnesses, viewed several exhibits and made their decision based upon the testimony of the witnesses and their review of the exhibits."
The offense charged is a Class D Felony, punishable upon conviction by no less than 1 year to 5 years in a penitentiary The Defendants are presumed innocent, this is merely a charge.
January 16th at 8:30 AM, has been scheduled for the arraignment of Newberry and Harnice.
This is a video from the press conference held by Ovey:
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Audio of the Press Conference on our Podcast Page
