FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Senate received articles of impeachment against a Central Kentucky judge after the House voted last week to charge her.  Rep. John Blanton, R-Salyersville, delivered the articles of impeachment against Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Goodman, along with testimony taken by t he House Impeachment Committee and reports from Republicans and Democrats on it, to the Senate Tuesday afternoon. Blanton added that he and other House members had been appointed to prosecute the case against Goodman in the Senate.  House members approved the impeachment articles by a 73-14 vote Friday. Most voting in favor were Republicans, while most voting against it were Democrats. A few lawmakers did not register a vote. An impeachment proceeding is a rare occurrence in the Kentucky Senate. The chamber held its last impeachment trial in 2023 and unanimously convicted former prosecutor Ronnie Goldy who asked a defendant for nude images in exchange for prosecutorial favors. Goldy was later convicted on federal fraud and bribery charges and sentenced to 41 months. Before that, the Senate last held an impeachment trial in 1888 against former state Treasurer “Honest Dick” Tate, who was tried for stealing nearly $200,000 in state funds.  Speaking to reporters Tuesday afternoon, Republican Senate President Robert Stivers, of Manchester, said that Goodman’s trial could differ from Goldy’s, as he did not contest the proceedings.  “It is my opinion this is the sole and exclusive remedy for either side, that there is no appeal,” Stivers said when asked if Goodman could potentially appeal the Senate’s decision.  Stivers said that within the next day or so, subpoenas for persons or records may be issued for the Senate’s impeachment trial.  Stivers said that he’s told all senators — both Republican and Democratic — to avoid watching and reading about the House’s inquiry before it came to the Senate, which now acts as a jury.  As for what’s next, the Senate will impanel its own impeachment committee to take proof and hear evidence, likely during the upcoming veto recess that begins next week, Stivers added. If needed, the Senate can stay in session after the final day of the 2026 legislative session, which is April 15, to finish impeachment proceedings. The post Kentucky Senate receives impeachment articles against Lexington judge appeared first on The Lexington Times. ...read more read less