Serving as his own attorney, ex-Gov. Matt Bevin questions son over mistreatment allegations

Former KY Gov. Matt Bevin’s adopted son says Bevin was ‘manipulative’ and ‘threatening’

Former Gov. Bevin serves as own attorney in dispute with son

Former Gov. Matt Bevin represented himself Friday in a Louisville courtroom at a hearing related to an emergency protective order his adopted son filed against him earlier this month.

Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin’s adopted son says Bevin was ‘manipulative’ and ‘threatening’

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jonah Bevin, adopted son of former Gov. Matt Bevin, said he was seeking a protective order against his dad because of a pattern of “manipulative” and “intimidating” behavior, which included threatening to euthanize Jonah’s dog. Jonah, 18,…

Serving as his own attorney, ex-Gov. Matt Bevin questions son over mistreatment allegations

“I don’t think they are properly qualified to adopt kids,” the 18-year-old said about the recently divorced Bevins, who adopted Jonah and a group of three siblings from Ethiopia in 2012, when he was five.

Ex-Gov. Matt Bevin grills adopted son about a pet dog in hearing on protective order

Jonah Bevin, left, attended a court hearing Friday with his lawyer, John Helmers Jr., over an emergency protective order he is seeking to retain against his adoptive father, former Gov. Matt Bevin. At center is his adoptive mother, Glenna Bevin with lawyer Steve Romines and at right, Matt Bevin. (Photo by Michael Clevenger, Courier Journal, via press pool)LOUISVILLE — An unusual bit of courtroom drama unfolded Friday when former Kentucky Gov. Ma…

Representing himself in protective order hearing, ex-Gov. Matt Bevin questions adopted son

Matt, Glenna and Jonah Bevin appeared in Jefferson family court on Friday morning. Jonah is seeking a protective order against his adoptive parents.