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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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  • 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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