Meade County Jailer JJ Scarborough said he did nothing wrong when a traffic stop turned into a shooting.
Dalton Milby, who was being housed at LaRue County Detention Center, died at the jail on Feb. 12, 2022. His family is now suing for negligence, wrongful death and other reasons.
An incident inside the jail on Sept. 4, 2022.
Paul Watkins died Sunday night while in Indiana.
The inmate escaped while he was at the hospital being checked out after a fall at the jail.
Bullitt County has agreed to pay $150,000 to settle a lawsuit against county Jailer Paul Watkins, according to an attorney for the plaintiff.
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.
Officials say jailer Sheri Ray resigned on Sunday after Daniel Croomer, 39, escaped from the jail through an unlocked door leading to an outside recreation area on Friday.