Liggins Out, Report Still Secret | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

Fayette County’s school board has quietly wrapped up its investigation into former Superintendent Demetrus Liggins, who’s now retired — but the real drama’s just beginning. A damning report from a hired law firm, delivered back in August, remains sealed behind legal edits, fueling speculation about what really happened. Liggins was placed on paid leave after an email allegedly warning against criticizing him surfaced — though he denies involvement and the law firm backing it also denies sending it. Despite rumors of a secret deal, no settlement tied to his exit exists. The board accepted his…