Former Jessamine County Attorney Pleads Guilty to Abuse of Public Trust
Former Jessamine County attorney Eric Wright has pleaded guilty to charges of abuse of public trust and official misconduct for taking $300 in cash to dismiss a traffic ticket.
Lexington, KY, November 6, 2026 —
A former attorney for Jessamine County has admitted to charges related to the abuse of public trust and official misconduct. Eric Wright entered a guilty plea in connection with an incident involving a $300 cash payment intended to dismiss a traffic ticket.
Wright, who previously served as an attorney in Jessamine County, pleaded guilty to the specified charges. The plea stems from allegations that he accepted $300 in cash. The purpose of this payment, according to the charges, was to dismiss a traffic ticket. The specifics of the traffic ticket, including the date of the offense and the individual involved, were not detailed in the summary provided.
The charges of abuse of public trust and official misconduct indicate a breach of the duties and responsibilities associated with Wright’s former public office. The exact date of the plea and the court in which it was entered were not specified. Similarly, information regarding any further proceedings, sentencing, or the timeframe of the alleged events leading to the plea was not provided in the summary.
The case highlights potential ethical violations within public service. The amount of $300 in cash is the sum stated in the charges as having been accepted by Wright. No further details regarding the investigation, the legal process following the alleged act, or any restitution or fines were available in the summary. The outcome of any sentencing or subsequent legal actions remains unstated.
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