Kim Davis Faces Contempt Motion Over Alleged Hiding of Assets
A motion was filed in Rowan County, Kentucky, to hold former County Clerk Kim Davis in contempt of court for allegedly hiding inherited property to avoid paying a $565,000 judgment to a same-sex couple she denied a marriage license to…
St. Louis, MO, July 29, 2026 —
A legal action has been initiated in Rowan County, Kentucky, seeking to hold former County Clerk Kim Davis in contempt of court. The motion alleges that Davis has attempted to conceal inherited property as a means to evade payment of a $565,000 judgment awarded to a same-sex couple.
The judgment stems from a lawsuit filed by the couple after Davis, in her official capacity as County Clerk in 2015, refused to issue them a marriage license. This refusal was based on her personal religious objections to same-sex marriage. The case subsequently proceeded through the courts, resulting in the $565,000 judgment against Davis.
The recent contempt motion, filed in Rowan County, claims that Davis has hidden inherited property. This alleged act is presented as an effort to avoid fulfilling her legal obligation to satisfy the court-ordered judgment owed to the couple. Details regarding the specific inherited property and the timeline of its alleged concealment were not immediately available.
The court’s decision on the contempt motion is pending. If found in contempt, Davis could face further legal sanctions. The amount of the judgment remains $565,000. The legal proceedings continue to unfold in Rowan County.
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