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Judge denies early prison release for former LMPD officer convicted in Explorer program sex scandal
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Judge denies early prison release for former LMPD officer convicted in Explorer program sex scandal

  • Updated Apr 8, 2021

Kenneth Betts had asked for a compassionate release because he had cancer and was more susceptible to a COVID-19 outbreak in prison. 

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Judge: Evidence in LMPD Explorer program sex scandal must be handed over
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Judge: Evidence in LMPD Explorer program sex scandal must be handed over

  • Updated Jan 9, 2020

Attorneys for Kenneth Betts and Brandon Wood argued the evidence includes sensitive information about other minors being sexually abused.

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Bombshell allegations made in Fox News podcast on LMPD Explorer Program sex scandal
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Bombshell allegations made in Fox News podcast on LMPD Explorer Program sex scandal

  • Gil Corsey
  • Updated Nov 5, 2019

The podcast includes interviews with victims and accusers.

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Former LMPD officer sentenced to federal prison for role in Explorer program sex scandal
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Former LMPD officer sentenced to federal prison for role in Explorer program sex scandal

  • Updated Jul 5, 2019

Kenneth Betts is still scheduled to plead guilty to sodomy charges in state court in August.

Federal judge accepts updated plea deal, more prison time for former LMPD officer Brandon Wood
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Federal judge accepts updated plea deal, more prison time for former LMPD officer Brandon Wood

  • Jason Riley
  • Updated May 28, 2019

Wood is one of two former Louisville Metro Police officers indicted in federal and state court for allegedly sexually abusing teens while with the department's Explorer program. 

Former LMPD officer agrees to 5-year plea deal for federal charge in Explorer program sex scandal
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Former LMPD officer agrees to 5-year plea deal for federal charge in Explorer program sex scandal

  • Updated Jun 7, 2023

Steve Schroering, an attorney for Brandon Wood, could not be immediately reached for comment.

Former LMPD officer pleads guilty to sex charges in Explorer scandal

Former LMPD officer pleads guilty to sex charges in Explorer scandal

  • Updated Jan 23, 2020

Kenneth Betts will go back to jail until his sentencing in March.

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