Two Women Plead Not Guilty in Carter County Minor’s Drowning Death Case
In Carter County, Kentucky, two women have pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from the drowning death of a 19-year-old, where they are accused of unlawfully providing alcohol to the minor.
Charleston Huntington, WV, September 30, 2026 —
Two women have entered pleas of not guilty in Carter County, Kentucky, in connection with the drowning death of a 19-year-old individual. The charges against the women stem from accusations that they unlawfully provided alcohol to the minor.
The legal proceedings are underway following the tragic incident. Details regarding the specific timeline of events leading to the drowning were not immediately available. The names of the two women who pleaded not guilty have not been provided. Similarly, the identity of the 19-year-old who died has not been released.
The charges include allegations of unlawfully providing alcohol to a minor. Further information concerning the specifics of these alleged actions, including the quantity of alcohol involved or the circumstances under which it was provided, was not detailed in the available information. The exact cause of death, beyond drowning, has also not been specified.
As the legal process continues, the court will examine the evidence presented in relation to the charges. The district attorney’s office is prosecuting the case. The outcomes of any subsequent legal proceedings, such as court dates or potential trial information, have not yet been announced. Information regarding the contractor, if applicable to the case, was not provided. The amount of any fines or penalties associated with the charges has not been disclosed.
This case is proceeding through the Carter County judicial system. Updates on the legal proceedings are expected as the investigation and court proceedings develop.
Story summarized from the original created by Jackson Lilly on www.wowktv.com, see more information here.
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