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Paul Watkins died Sunday night while in Indiana.
Paul Watkins died Sunday night while in Indiana.
Paul Watkins, the county jailer, is heard repeatedly using racial slurs including the “N-word” in the recording. Watkins, who was elected in 2018, is seeking reelection for a second term.
A cash bond system has been in place for several decades in Kentucky, but state Rep. John Blanton (R-Slayersville) has proposed eliminating the system and providing judges with more freedom in how they deal with people accused in non-violent crimes.