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Former lawyer accused of hiring hitman
Former Kentucky lawyer Chase Cox faces federal charges after allegedly trying to hire someone to kill a person using USPS between Sept. 25 and Nov. 3.
In brief
Former Kentucky lawyer Chase Cox faces federal charges after allegedly trying to hire someone to kill a person using USPS between Sept. 25 and Nov. 3. Chase Cox, 33, is accused of murder-for-hire and false statements to federal authorities, with a potential 15-year prison sentence if convicted. Originally reported by…
Federal charges against Chase Cox
Chase Cox, 33, faces one count each of use of interstate commerce facilities in the commission of murder-for-hire and making false statements to a federal agency.
“No, I love [the victim] with all my heart, I would never put [him/her] in harm’s way”
Alleged hitman payment timeline
Cox allegedly tried to pay a hitman using USPS between Sept. 25 and Nov. 3, and lied about threatening the intended victim when questioned on Oct. 8.
Probation violation and current status
Cox is serving a five-year sentence for violating probation after testing positive for cocaine and alcohol, held at Shelby County Detention Center.
The short version
Chase Cox, 33, is accused of murder-for-hire and false statements to federal authorities, with a potential 15-year prison sentence if convicted.
