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Leaders at the Bullitt County Detention Center said they made a mistake and released an inmate who should still be behind bars.
Leaders at the Bullitt County Detention Center said they made a mistake and released an inmate who should still be behind bars.
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.