Former Kentucky Prosecutor Ronnie Goldy Jr. Arrested by FBI: Faces Fraud and Bribery Charges!

Former Kentucky commonwealth attorney Ronnie Goldy Jr. has been arrested by the FBI in Morehead, facing serious charges of fraud and bribery. Ronnie Goldy Jr., who was impeached and convicted by the state legislature earlier this year, was taken into federal custody at his residence on Circle Drive, according to FBI spokesperson Katie Anderson.

Former Kentucky Prosecutor Ronnie Goldy Jr. Arrested by FBI: Faces Fraud and Bribery Charges! (PHOTO: Law & Crime)

Ronnie Goldy Jr.’s Arrest

The arrest follows an indictment that was unsealed on Friday, revealing six counts of honest services wire fraud, six counts of using interstate communication for bribery, and two counts of federal program bribery against Ronnie Goldy Jr. The charges are connected to his involvement with an unnamed individual.

The indictment alleges that Ronnie Goldy Jr. engaged in sexual activities with this individual and received explicit photos and videos in return. Using his position as commonwealth attorney, Ronnie Goldy Jr. is accused of providing favorable treatment to the individual, who had pleaded guilty to various crimes within Ronnie Goldy Jr.’s jurisdiction from 2015 to 2020.

Ronnie Goldy Jr.’s alleged actions include requesting the individual’s release from jail, withdrawing arrest warrants, postponing court hearings, and seeking the release of impounded property through a special prosecutor.

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Ronnie Goldy Jr.’s Impeachment and Conviction

This arrest follows Ronnie Goldy Jr.’s impeachment and conviction by the state Senate, making it the first impeachment trial in Kentucky in 135 years, according to Lexington Herald-Leader News. His conviction stemmed from allegations that he provided legal assistance to a woman in exchange for nude photos, leading to his removal from office and a ban on holding future positions.

The former commonwealth attorney’s first appearance in federal court is scheduled for Monday afternoon in Lexington. If found guilty, Ronnie Goldy Jr. could face a maximum of 20 years in prison for each wire fraud charge, up to 10 years for each federal program bribery charge, and up to 5 years for the electronic communication bribery charges. The arrest underscores the serious legal consequences that individuals may face for engaging in fraudulent and corrupt activities.

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