Former Kentucky Clerk Accused of Hiding Funds to Avoid Paying Couple
A former Kentucky clerk is accused of hiding money to avoid paying a gay couple $565,000. The clerk previously refused to issue the couple a marriage license in 2015.
Portland, OR, July 31, 2026 —
A former Kentucky clerk is facing accusations of attempting to conceal assets to evade a significant financial judgment awarded to a same-sex couple. The clerk is accused of hiding money totaling $565,000, a sum owed to the couple.
This legal and financial dispute stems from a previous incident in 2015, when the clerk famously refused to issue a marriage license to the same couple. This refusal was based on the clerk’s personal objections.
The specifics of the alleged fund hiding and the legal proceedings related to the $565,000 payment were not detailed in the provided information. Further details regarding the exact nature of the hidden assets, the method of concealment, and the current status of the legal case are not available.
The case highlights a continuing legal battle that originated from the clerk’s earlier decision not to comply with marriage equality mandates. The financial implications for the clerk are substantial, with the couple seeking to collect the awarded sum.
The clerk’s name and the specific county where this occurred were not provided in the summary. The timeline for when the $565,000 judgment was issued and when the alleged hiding of funds took place also remains unclear.
Story summarized from the original created by Geoff Herbert on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
