FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — A Laurel County Grand Jury indicted London Mayor Randall Weddle on four felony counts of excessive campaign contributions, Attorney General Coleman announced.
The indictment stems from action taken by the Office of the Attorney General. Weddle faces two counts of campaign contribution restriction and expenditure limits for unlawfully contributing more than $2,000, indexed for inflation, to the Andy Beshear for Governor campaign during one election.
Weddle also faces two counts of the same charge for unlawfully contributing more than $5,000 to the Kentucky Democratic Party in one year. All four counts are Class D felonies.
The London City Council also released a statement following news of the indictment.
Today's grand jury finding of probable cause and indictment for four felony charges against the mayor is a deeply serious matter. As we continue our ongoing investigations, it is clear that further inquiry will be necessary in the days ahead. We will be announcing additional steps soon.
Attorney General Russell Coleman delivered remarks regarding the indictment on Tuesday.
Weddle's arraignment in Laurel County Circuit Court is set for April 15.
