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Former employee of Kentucky State Penitentiary arrested, charged with rape
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· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The individual, a 23-year-old from Paducah, is accused of having a sexual relationship with an inmate.
A former employee of the Kentucky State Penitentiary has been arrested and charged with rape. The individual, a 23-year-old from Paducah, is accused of having a sexual relationship with an inmate. Charges include two counts of third-degree rape and other related offenses.
The Kentucky State Police were notified of the situation after an internal investigation by the Kentucky Department of Corrections. The former employee resigned their position on the same day the police were notified. Further details on the case are available from the Kentucky State Police and the Kentucky Department of Corrections.
The former employee is currently being held at the Crittenden County Jail.
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Category: safety Published: July 30, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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