Judge denies early release of former UK student who assaulted Black woman, used racial slurs

South County teen charged with painting racist slurs, swastikas on two school buildings

Patrick Sloan, 18, is charged with two felonies of second-degree property damage motivated by discrimination.

Judge denies early release of former UK student who assaulted Black woman, used racial slurs

Sophia Rosing has served about four months in jail.

Former UK student convicted of racist rant, attack to serve full sentence - The judge cited that her release would “unduly depreciate the seriousness” of the crimes committed.

Judge denies early release request for former UK student Sophia Rosing

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A judge has denied a motion for early release filed on behalf of former University of Kentucky student Sophia Rosing, who was sentenced to 12 months in prison in October 2024. Rosing’s attorney, Daniel Whitley, had requested shock probation, which would have allowed her to be released after serving between 30 and 180 days of her sentence. However, the judge ruled against the motion, meaning Rosing will remain in…