Bevin’s Warrant Recalled After Virtual Court Appearance in Family Case

An arrest warrant issued for former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin in a Jefferson County family-court dispute with his ex-wife and their adopted son Jonah was recalled after he appeared by Zoom (instead of in person) for the hearing. He faced contempt and a potential 14 days in jail or a $250 fine, which was paid, lifting the warrant. This marks his second contempt in the case; a March contempt led to a 60‑day jail sentence that the Court of Appeals later dismissed for bias-related reasons, and the Court of Appeals later said Judge Angela Johnson would remain on the case. Jonah has alleged abuse and obtained an emergency protective order; Bevin is slated back in court on July 28.