Former Democratic Lawmaker Arrested on First-Degree Rape Charge

A longtime Democratic legislator in Kentucky who became secretary of the state’s Justice and Public Safety Cabinet has been charged with first-degree rape.
John Tilley pleaded not guilty during a court appearance on Tuesday.Former Rep. John Tilley entered a not-guilty plea at arraignment on Tuesday for a charge of first-degree rape. He waived his right to a preliminary hearing and is scheduled to appear in Circuit Court on Aug. 26 at 8:30 a.m.@heraldleader pic.twitter.com/MHVx9OZe3F
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