KSP troopers indicted for civil rights violations

A federal grand jury indicted troopers 28-year-old Jeremy Elliotte, 32-year-old Michael Howell and former trooper Derrek Lovett.
Published: Aug. 17, 2022 at 8:54 PM EDT
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LONDON, Ky. (WKYT) - Two Kentucky State Police troopers and one former trooper have been indicted for civil rights violations.

A federal grand jury indicted troopers 28-year-old Jeremy Elliotte, 32-year-old Michael Howell and former trooper Derrek Lovett.

Elliotte and Lovett are accused of assaulting a victim and then trying to cover it up. Elliottee is also accused of unlawfully entering a home the night of the assault.

All three are facing conspiracy and obstruction charges.

Court dates have not yet been set.

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