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Corrupt Prosecutor Gets 41 Months in Slamming Down Sentence
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Former Commonwealth’s Attorney Ronnie Goldy, 51, is headed to the slammer for 41 months after being convicted of honest services wire fraud, use of an interstate facility with the intent to carry on unlawful activity, and bribery concerning a program that receives federal funds.
Goldy was found guilty by a federal jury of all 14 counts in the indictment in February, marking the end of a long and sordid affair.
According to evidence presented, Goldy maintained a personal relationship with a woman that was sexual in nature, and included encounters and solicitations and acceptance of sexually explicit images and videos of the woman.
On multiple occasions during the scheme, Goldy used his position as the Commonwealth’s Attorney to perform official actions, or to exert pressure and influence on other public officials to perform official actions, benefiting the woman.
“Instead of doing the job he was elected to do, Mr. Goldy chose to abuse his authority and to pressure other officials to advance his corrupt personal interests,” said Carlton S. Shier, IV, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky.
“When those entrusted with enforcing the law blatantly abuse their authority, it demands accountability. This was a disgraceful betrayal of the public trust and it undermined public safety and law enforcement. Through the hard work of committed law enforcement, he now faces that accountability,” added Shier.
“Goldy’s sentencing should serve as a warning to corrupt officials throughout the Commonwealth that the FBI will not standby when allegations of abuse of power come to our attention,” said Michael E. Stansbury, Special Agent in Charge, FBI Louisville Field Office.
The case was investigated by the FBI, with United States Attorney Shier and Special Agent in Charge Stansbury jointly announcing the sentencing.
The United States was represented in the case by Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Boone.
Key Facts
- State: Kentucky
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Public Corruption|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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