A former commonwealth’s attorney has been sentenced to over three years in prison after his conviction for bribery and fraud.
Ronnie Goldy, 51, was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison following his conviction 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 the commonwealth’s attorney for Bath, Rowan, Menifee, and Montgomery counties.
According to court documents, “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,” according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
On multiple occasions, 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 that benefited the woman.
“Goldy knew these sexually explicit images and periodic sexual encounters were provided in exchange for his willingness to perform, or pressure others to perform, official actions benefitting the woman with whom he had the relationship,” prosecutors said.
The case was investigated by the FBI.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
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