- Tilley was charged Monday morning, Lexington Police Department told the Courier Journal newspaper.
- The 53-year-old Tilley, a former Democrat state representative, allegedly had sex with a victim who could not consent due to their level of intoxication.
- Alleged rape occurred on April 15.
- Tilley’s attorneys say their client is innocent of charge.
- “He respects the judicial process and has no further comment at this time” said one of Tilly’s attorney’s of his client.
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Former Kentucky Justice Secretary Charged With Rape
Former Kentucky state lawmaker John Tilley, who oversaw state prison system under former Gov. Matt Bevin, has been charged with first-degree rape.
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