Records show a Louisville man was locked up for months on charges stemming from a violent crime he didn't commit because he shared the same name as the suspect, a mistake that's drawn scrutiny from the Louisville Office of Inspector General.
In September of 2023, Wayside was denied a license when trying to renew. That means the shelter had been operating without a license for more than a year.
The review of the fund by State Auditor Mike Harmon's office was requested by lawmakers in July.
Months of social unrest in Louisville and cries for accountability after the police killing of Breonna Taylor led to the creation of the Civilian Review and Accountability Board. Last year, the city's first inspector general was hired.
Ed Harness was selected by Mayor Greg Fischer to lead the city's new civilian review board, which will investigate claims of improper interactions between LMPD and the public.
A council members says the picks represent the community well.
