Kentucky Counties Borrow Funds To Pay Winners' Legal Fees In 10 Commandments Litigation

Two Kentucky counties that were involved in an unsuccessful 11-year battle all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court over posting a Ten Commandments display have now had to borrow funds to pay legal fees of the prevailing plaintiffs.  Saturday's Lexington (KY) Herald Leader reports that  Pulaski County has sent the ACLU a check for $231,662, while McCreary County has yet to pay its share-- which will be somewhat larger as interest continues to accrue.  Pulaski County will repay its bank loan this year, but McCreary County-- which is in worse financial condition-- will take longer to do so. The counties plan to write national religious organizations seeking donations to help them with the repayments. Meanwhile, in the Pulaski County Courthouse, a frame displays a sign reading: "The Ten Commandments were proudly displayed in this frame. Removed by Judge Jennifer Coffman, Eastern Ky. District Federal Court....", and then referring to the appellate decisions upholding the removal.