Weddle attorney says Beshear fundraiser destroyed evidence in campaign contribution case

The attorney for former London Mayor Randall Weddle says that in the spring of 2023 the chief fundraiser for Gov. Andy Beshear's reelection campaign "destroyed vital evidence" in a pending criminal case against Weddle for making excess campaign contributions to Beshear.

By: Tom Loftus

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: July 15, 2026

Words: 1,240

Last Updated: 1 week ago


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FRANKFORT — The attorney for former London Mayor Randall Weddle says that in the spring of 2023 the chief fundraiser for Gov. Andy Beshear’s reelection campaign “destroyed vital evidence” in a pending criminal case against Weddle for making excess campaign contributions to Beshear.

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