LONDON, Ky. — A financial dispute tied to coal operations in Eastern Kentucky has landed in federal court, with an investment firm accusing a mining company and its leadership of fraudulently securing tens of millions of dollars while concealing serious financial problems. In a lawsuit filed in federal court, Tacora Capital alleges that Mine & Rail Corporation and related entities misrepresented their financial condition to obtain roughly $30 million in investments and loans. The complaint also names several affiliated Australian companies and Australian members of Mine & Rail’s board of directors as defendants. According to the lawsuit, Mine & Rail […]

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LOUISA, Ky. — Louisa Police have arrested three people who they say were trying to open bank accounts with counterfeit government checks and fake IDs. Officers had been investigating a fraudulent check scam when they were alerted to suspicious activity on Tuesday. Officer Michael Housinger observed a van park at Little Caesar’s and a woman get out and walk across the street to Citizens Bank, while two men stayed in the van. The woman returned after a half-hour and drove to Dollar General, where the process was repeated at City National Bank. Housinger went back to Citizens to alert them […]

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LOUISA, Ky. — A Lawrence County jury has recommended a 10-year prison sentence for a Morgan County man found guilty of child exploitation charges. Caleb Smith, 23, of West Liberty, was found guilty this week of using a minor in a sexual performance and distributing matter portraying a sexual performance of a minor. The jury determined in March of 2021, Smith recorded a minor younger than 16 engaged in sexual activity and either distributed or intended to distribute that recording. “The protection of our children remains a vital mission of this office,” Commonwealth’s Attorney Matt Runyon said. “We are grateful […]

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