August 4th Update: Representative Robert Goforth had a preliminary hearing held earlier this morning for the case where he allegedly committed assault and strangulation. The case will now be presented to a grand jury.
Original story:
Robert S. Goforth was taken into custody early Tuesday morning April 21, 2020.
The arrest occurred off Blevins and Brown Road, approximately 4 miles north of London after deputies were dispatched to a complaint that a female subject was at 911 Dispatch Center in London wanting to speak to a deputy regarding an alleged domestic assault that had just occurred with three small children still in the home.
When deputies arrived at 911 dispatch and made contact with the female, they noted that she had visible marks on her forehead, neck and arms. They learned that there had been an alleged altercation, during which the female victim had reportedly been strangled. Deputies traveled to the residence off Blevins and Brown Road to check on the well-being of the children and to continue their investigation.
The children were found safe. Deputies also noted there was bruising to the female victim’s leg and that during the altercation the female victim stated that this subject stated he was going to kill her.
Robert S. Goforth was charged with strangulation – first-degree; assault – 4th degree – domestic violence – minor injury; terroristic threatening – third-degree. This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Representative Robert Goforth denied allegations that he “hog tied” and strangled a victim in court. The incident took place in late April. Goforth went before a judge and entered a plea of not guilty.
