Kentucky State Police Actively Investigating Kentucky Parole Board Threats Fueled by Inaccurate Information
Members of the parole board unanimously voted Ronald Exantus remain in prison, yet inaccurate information is causing significant threats
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 6, 2025) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is taking swift action to investigate every threat made to Kentucky Parole Board members following inaccurate information being shared on the release of Ronald Exantus. The Kentucky Parole Board did not release Exantus – instead, unanimously voted for him to remain in prison – yet members have received repeated threats from the public.
While the Kentucky Parole Board unanimously voted that Ronald Exantus remain in prison, Kentucky law required the Department of Corrections release the inmate on Mandatory Reentry Supervision (KRS 439.3406). At a time when political violence is on the rise, it’s more important than ever that information shared is accurate and threats like these are taken seriously.
“Despite repeatedly voting for Ronald Exantus to remain in prison, Parole Board members have faced significant threats over the last several days, even having their personal addresses released publicly,” said Ladeidra N. Jones, chair of the Kentucky Parole Board. “We are encouraging individuals to take these threats seriously and to prioritize factual information, which is that the board did not release Exantus – instead, a law passed by the General Assembly did.”
Kentucky law required that Exantus appear before the parole board in September 2025. After reviewing his file on Sept. 30, the Board made a unanimous decision that Exantus remain in prison and serve out the remainder of his sentence.
Despite the decision by the Parole Board, Kentucky law required the Department of Corrections to release the inmate on Mandatory Reentry Supervision (KRS 439.3406).
The parole board did not make this decision, as it does not have the authority to release anyone on Mandatory Reentry Supervision. This process is governed strictly by state law.
The Parole Board, Team Kentucky and the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet are urging individuals to stop the threats against Board members, share the facts and understand that sharing misleading and incorrect information is dangerous.
To provide information on related threats, kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/tip.
