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Bevin addresses lieutenant governor's 'dark forces' tweet

Bevin says he's spoken with Jenean Hampton but didn't have any other information about her deputy chief of staff's dismissal.
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Kentucky Lieutenant Governor Jenean Hampton speaks to the spectators gathered on the steps of the Kentucky Capitol following her public swearing in ceremony, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015, in Frankfort, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) – Governor Matt Bevin says he doesn’t know anything about the circumstances that led to the dismissal of his lieutenant governor’s deputy chief of staff.

Bevin says he was surprised by Lt. Governor Jenean Hampton’s recent tweet that asked for prayers in her fight against “dark forces” after he aide’s dismissal.

Bevin says he has spoken with Hampton about the matter but says he first heard about the dismissal from her and doesn’t have any other information.

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