R. G. Dunlop, KyCIR

R. G. Dunlop

KyCIR

Louisville, KY, United States

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Recent:
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Past:
  • KyCIR
  • 89.3 WFPL News
  • Mother Jones
  • The Courier-Journal
  • Lexington Herald-Leader
  • WCPO

Past articles by R.:

False testimony didn’t end these Kentucky state troopers’ careers

Some troopers downplayed or misrepresented the force they had used. On other occasions, they misrepresented the facts under oath about what they or others had done. → Read More

For Kentucky State Police, Lots of Shootings Draw Little Scrutiny – 89.3 WFPL News Louisville

The Kentucky State Police fatally shot 41 people from 2015 through 2020, more than any other law enforcement agency in the state. → Read More

Despite Millions In Public Money, Eastern Ky. Industrial Parks Still Largely Vacant

Industrial parks sit nearly empty in counties spanning eastern Kentucky, the multi-million-dollar consequences of hollow promises to revive the region’s economy. → Read More

How These Jail Officials Profit From Selling E-Cigarettes to Inmates –

This story was published originally by ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power, and the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting, a member of the ProPublica Local Reporting Network. Sign up for ProPublica’s Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox as soon as they are published. A Kentucky river […] → Read More

These Jail Officials Have Second Jobs — As Jail Vendors

At least three Kentucky jail officials have worked second jobs for a company with financial ties to their facilities or offered jail business to friends. → Read More

How Kentucky Jailers Profit From Selling E-Cigarettes To Inmates

Elected Kentucky jailers have capitalized on the e-cigarette boom by forming companies that sell vaping products to inmates in other jails or by handing lucrative business in their own facilities to friends and family, the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting and ProPublica have found. → Read More

Former Legislator: Allegation That I Saw Rep. Hoover Acting Inappropriately Isn't True

A former state legislator told the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting on Monday that she never witnessed inappropriate behavior by Rep. Jeff Hoover, as his accuser has claimed. → Read More

Demand Letter Shows Rep. Hoover’s Accuser Alleged Groping, Coercion From Start Of Scandal

Our investigation found that the commission that looked into Hoover's alleged ethics violations didn’t publicly discuss or seriously investigate the woman’s claims of unwanted touching, even though the commission knew about them. → Read More

Rep. Jeff Hoover’s Lawyer Seeks To Depose Former Staffer About Assault Allegations

A lawyer representing the accuser says she will appeal to a higher court to stop the deposition from taking place. → Read More

Kentucky Legislative Leaders Respond to Sexual Harassment, Assault Allegations

House Speaker David Osborne said in a statement that he "takes all allegations of a hostile work environment seriously." → Read More

Former Ky. Representative No Longer Working State Job After Allegation Of Sexual Remark

Former Rep. Brad Montell’s name was not associated with the sexual harassment scandal until KyCIR reported on the contents of the deposition. The woman said Montell made a sexually suggestive remark when she asked him to donate to a candidate she was working for. → Read More

Kentucky Dems, GOP Respond To Sexual Harassment, Assault Allegations

Kentucky Democrats called on legislators accused of harassment and assault to resign; the state Republican Party said the problem is "not partisan" and they're working on solutions. → Read More

More Catholic School Alums Allege Abuse By Drew Conliffe

Two families interviewed recently by KyCIR alleged sexual abuse by Drew Conliffe while he coached at Our Lady of Lourdes, and at Holy Spirit. → Read More

Jefferson Co. Constables: A Badge And Gun, But No Job Responsibilities

While many states have abandoned the office of constable, Kentucky continues to elect citizens to the antiquated law enforcement role. → Read More

A Louisville Family Reported Sexual Abuse By A Coach. He Worked With Kids For 15 More Years

Eric Flynn told police that a trusted coach was molesting him. The coach denied it. Then he and his father, a former elected official, began writing checks. → Read More

Second Sexual Assault Investigation Of Rep. Dan Johnson Brought Few New Details

The probe was reopened by Louisville police last summer after the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting sought details on the investigation. → Read More

Eastern Kentucky Shelter Still Has Animals Despite Cruelty Charges

Our investigation found that the Trixie Foundation has been enabled by Kentucky’s woefully weak animal protection laws, by lax worker-safety enforcement and the unwillingness of public officials to demand that he provide better care for his dogs and cats. → Read More

The Government Rebuilt Dan Johnson's Church. Now It's Foreclosing On It

Heart of Fire was rebuilt through an arson relief program run by the federal government, and now the government has obtained a court order to sell the church. → Read More

Bullitt County Special Election: A Choice Between Polar Opposites

Representatives Dan Johnson's wife and his former opponent compete to finish his term after his December suicide. The two candidates offer starkly different choices. → Read More

Bon Appétit: Here Are All The Complaints To Kentucky's Capitol Cafeteria

We give thanks to the Open Records Act, which allows us to present to you all of the complaints to the state-run capitol cafeteria. → Read More