Cincinnati’s ABC affiliate reports:
Eric Deters, a candidate for Kentucky governor, pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor charges after police said he chased down his nephew and sent harassing messages to his sister-in-law.
In a release, the Kenton County Attorney’s Office said Deters entered guilty pleas for one count of menacing and two counts of harassing communications. Court documents claim Deters chased down his nephew at Sugar Ridge Farm in October 2022.
In one 47-second voicemail, Deters used slurs against the LGBTQ+ community to refer to his nephew and brother. He also threatened to beat the nephew up. “Uncle Eric doesn’t fucking play,” Deters said in the voicemail. “I don’t play.”
The Daily Beast reports:
The self-described “legal outlaw” is a “retired” lawyer who still runs a law firm even though Kentucky suspended his attorney’s license at least twice, and Ohio last year fined him $6,500 for giving legal advice. Despite the crystal clear order that he cease acting as an attorney, Deters has told the Kentucky Bar Association in writing, “I will always work in law,” and “No one can stop me from doing that.” Earlier this summer, he tweeted out an ad for his law firm with the disclaimer that he “manages” it but remains “retired.”
He’s also a disgraced AM talk radio host who was booted from the job in 2011 after making racist remarks on video. The 700 WLW station fired him from what it called a “weekend and substitute talk show host” role after someone posted a video of Deters saying to the camera: “I just want you to know that I understand Black culture. If you want to conquer an African nation, send white women and pot!”
According to WCPO partner LINKnky, Eric Deters said the pleas “do not affect any way, shape or form my ability to run for governor.” https://t.co/VW3PnL9iwm
— WCPO 9 (@WCPO) March 8, 2023
In a series of texts to me, Deters says “Doesn’t hurt me one bit. My supporters get it all. In fact it helps me in a real way. And once again No news in all this? I though CJ hated McConnell.” Also texts 27 campaign photos/images to me.
— Joe Sonka 😐 (@joesonka) March 8, 2023
“The Court sentenced Mr. Deters to 90 days in jail on each count, to run consecutively, for a total of 270 days in jail. The Court conditionally discharged the sentence for the next two years.”
— Joe Sonka 😐 (@joesonka) March 8, 2023
A little bit of criticism earns a block from Eric Deters who is running for Kentucky Governor.
All I did was ask him how much Trump’s endorsement cost him pic.twitter.com/WMWT67pOyg
— The Commonwealth Report (@The_CwReport) February 9, 2023
If you loathe McConnell or love Trump you are a fool to vote for Cameron, Quales, or Craft. They are silent on both because they do not want you to know they are McConnellites and never defend Trump. If you hate McConnell or love Trump you have one option: Eric Deters.
— Eric Deters (@bulllaw) January 21, 2023
Looks looks Eric Deters paid Candace Owens, Eric Trump and Trump Jr. $137k to give brief speeches at his “freedom fest” rally this summer. What a bargain, but I guess that’s what friends are for. pic.twitter.com/AmEEka6Z5V
— Joe Sonka 😐 (@joesonka) December 15, 2022
Republican governor candidate Eric Deters threatened to burn down an Ohio courthouse in 2020 and was banned from entering the building. This year he and Corey Lewandowski sued each other, plus Deters is being sued for breach of contract. The juvenile Deters chased is his nephew. https://t.co/CtPOznCiPe
— MB (@sugarcubedog2) October 21, 2022
Oh man, Lewandowski thought Eric Deters had $5 million in the bank, while Deters thought he was going to get Trump’s endorsement.
And it’s totally believable. WLW also used to have Lisa Wells host. https://t.co/nr78fYTxGN
— Chris Wetterich (@ChrisCinciBiz) August 16, 2022