Piagentini is accused of violating financial disclosure and other city ethics rules over his role backing an ordinance that gave $40 million in federal pandemic aid to a group that later hired him.

Attorneys gave closing arguments Thursday in the ethics trial of Metro Council member Anthony Piagentini, who faces seven charges in connection with a $40 million grant he secured for his future employer.

Piagentini, a Republican who represents parts of eastern Jefferson County, faces charges that include failing to disclose a financial or personal interest in a matter before the Metro Council.

Bevin’s pardon ended up prompting a judge to dismiss a suit recently – because the pardon included no finding or evidence showing the person was innocent.