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Jury Finds Coffey Guilty in Child Abuse Case | Lexington News
A Whitley County man, Preston Coffey, 27, has been convicted by a jury of first-degree rape and sex abuse for assaulting a 9-year-old child under his care — a crime prosecutors say unfolded over months of grooming starting in 2024. The jury recommended a life sentence, with Coffey potentially eligible for parole after at least 20 years. Arrested in May 2025 by Kentucky State Police, the case concluded after two days of testimony, with the Attorney General’s office vowing to protect vulnerable victims. Coffey’s formal sentencing is set for October 5th, where the final sentence will be…
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