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'''Timothy "Tim" L. Nolan''' (born 5 February 1947) is an American politician for the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]], a former state district court judge, a former leader in the [[Tea Party movement]] and a former chairman of [[Donald Trump]]'s [[Donald Trump presidential campaign, 2016|presidential campaign]] in [[Kentucky]]. Nolan was appointed by Governor [[Matt Bevin]] in 2016 as a member of the first Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Commission for a three-year term and then removed from office days later over a controversy related to a photograph of a man in the robes of the [[Ku Klux Klan]] originally posted on Nolan's Facebook page.<ref name="rs2" />
'''Timothy "Tim" L. Nolan''' (born 5 February 1947) is an American politician for the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]], a former state district court judge, a former leader in the [[Tea Party movement]] and a former chairman of [[Donald Trump]]'s [[Donald Trump presidential campaign, 2016|presidential campaign]] in [[Kentucky]].


==Career==
==Career==
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Nolan has been one of the leaders of the [[Tea Party movement]] in [[Kentucky]]. In 2016 he was campaign chairman of [[Donald Trump]]'s [[Donald Trump presidential campaign, 2016|presidential campaign]] in his home state, after receiving the personal support of Donald Trump early in 2016.<ref name="rs" /><ref name="Arizmendi" /> As a member of the Tea Party movement and later as a supporter of Donald Trump, Nolan has often criticized the Republican leadership in Kentucky.<ref name="cincinnati" /> ''River City News'' publisher Michael Monks described Nolan as an "outspoken and controversial" political figure in Kentucky.<ref name="rs2" />
Nolan has been one of the leaders of the [[Tea Party movement]] in [[Kentucky]]. In 2016 he was campaign chairman of [[Donald Trump]]'s [[Donald Trump presidential campaign, 2016|presidential campaign]] in his home state, after receiving the personal support of Donald Trump early in 2016.<ref name="rs" /><ref name="Arizmendi" /> As a member of the Tea Party movement and later as a supporter of Donald Trump, Nolan has often criticized the Republican leadership in Kentucky.<ref name="cincinnati" /> ''River City News'' publisher Michael Monks described Nolan as an "outspoken and controversial" political figure in Kentucky.<ref name="rs2" />


In April 2016, Nolan unsuccessfully tried to remove and replace Senator and Majority Leader [[Mitch McConnell]] as a delegate to the [[2016 Republican National Convention]] due to McConnell's lack of support for Trump.<ref>[http://www.wcsh6.com/news/nation-now/trump-allies-sidelined-in-kentucky-delegate-battle/151418435 Trump allies sidelined in Kentucky delegate battle], [[WCSH]]</ref><ref name="Arizmendi">Jordan Arizmendi, [http://politicalhaze.com/2017/04/rise-fall-kentucky-trump-campaign-manager/ The Rise and Fall of a Kentucky Trump Campaign Manager], Political Haze, 25 April 2017</ref><ref name="rs2" /> On 17 May 2016 Nolan was appointed by Governor [[Matt Bevin]] as one of the four members of the first Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Commission for a term expiring in May 2019,<ref>[https://www.bluegrassmma.com/2016/05/governor-creates-new-kentucky-boxing-wrestling-commission/ Governor creates new Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Commission]</ref> but was removed from office days later when a photograph of a man in the robes of the [[Ku Klux Klan]] alleged to be Nolan was published by a political website.<ref name="rs2" /> In 2016 he sued a website for defamation over publishing the photograph, which he said had damaged his political career and his hopes of starting a new career as a [[boxing]] and [[mixed martial arts]] promoter. Nolan had previously posted the picture on his own Facebook page, but said it was a friend and not him.<ref name="cincinnati" /><ref name="rs2">[http://www.rawstory.com/2017/04/gop-school-board-member-indicted-on-sex-trafficking-charges/ Former Trump Kentucky campaign chair charged with human sex trafficking of a minor], Rawstory</ref>
In April 2016, Nolan unsuccessfully tried to remove and replace Senator and Majority Leader [[Mitch McConnell]] as a delegate to the [[2016 Republican National Convention]] due to McConnell's lack of support for Trump.<ref>[http://www.wcsh6.com/news/nation-now/trump-allies-sidelined-in-kentucky-delegate-battle/151418435 Trump allies sidelined in Kentucky delegate battle], [[WCSH]]</ref><ref name="Arizmendi">Jordan Arizmendi, [http://politicalhaze.com/2017/04/rise-fall-kentucky-trump-campaign-manager/ The Rise and Fall of a Kentucky Trump Campaign Manager], Political Haze, 25 April 2017</ref><ref name="rs2" /> On 17 May 2016 Nolan was appointed by Governor [[Matt Bevin]] as one of the four members of the first Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Commission for a term expiring in May 2019,<ref>[https://www.bluegrassmma.com/2016/05/governor-creates-new-kentucky-boxing-wrestling-commission/ Governor creates new Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Commission]</ref>

A website started by some local Republicans called Nolan "one of Campbell County's most vehement racists" and as a result Nolan sued for defamation; the case is still pending.<ref>[http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2017/04/21/former-district-judge-indicted-human-trafficking/100756290/ Former district judge charged with human trafficking], Cincinnati</ref>


Nolan was elected as a member of the Campbell County School Board in November 2016.<ref name="rs" />
Nolan was elected as a member of the Campbell County School Board in November 2016.<ref name="rs" />


==Criminal charges==

In 2017 he was arrested and charged with [[rape]], [[human trafficking]] of a minor, human trafficking of five adults, [[witness tampering]] and [[prostitution]], and he faces up to 100 years in prison.<ref name="reuters">[http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trafficking-lawsuit-idUSKBN17Y299 Ex-Trump campaign official charged with human trafficking], [[Reuters]]</ref><ref name="rs">[http://www.rawstory.com/2017/05/former-trump-kentucky-campaign-chair-faces-100-years-in-prison-for-sex-trafficking/ Former Trump Kentucky campaign chair faces 100 years in prison for sex trafficking], Rawstory</ref><ref>[http://theslot.jezebel.com/former-trump-campaign-official-arraigned-on-rape-and-hu-1795164951 Former Trump Campaign Official Arraigned on Rape and Human Trafficking Charges], Jezebel</ref><ref>[http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2017/04/24/trump-supporting-ex-judge-arrested-for-child-sex-crime Trump Supporting Ex-Judge Arrested for Child Sex Crime], The Daily Beast</ref><ref>[https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/kentucky/articles/2017-04-21/ex-kentucky-district-judge-charged-with-human-trafficking Ex-Kentucky District Judge Charged With Human Trafficking], US News & World Report/Associated Press</ref><ref>[https://www.aol.com/article/news/2017/05/06/former-trump-official-charged-with-child-human-trafficking/22072931/ Former Trump official charged with child human trafficking], AOL</ref><ref>[http://www.dailykos.com/story/2017/4/22/1655354/-Former-Trump-Kentucky-campaign-chair-charged-with-human-sex-trafficking-of-a-minor Former Trump Kentucky Campaign Chair Charged with Human Sex Trafficking of a Minor], Daily Kos</ref><ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4501092/Former-Trump-Campaign-Official-arraigned-11-charges.html Former Trump Campaign Official charged with rape and human trafficking charges could face more than 100 years in prison], Daily Mail</ref><ref>[https://www.dailydot.com/irl/former-trump-campaign-chair-timothy-nolan/ Ex-Trump campaign chair arraigned on trafficking, rape, tampering charges], Daily Dot</ref><ref>[http://perezhilton.com/2017-05-12-former-donald-trump-campaign-chair-arraigned-on-rape-human-trafficking-charges Donald Trump Campaign Chair Arraigned On Charges Of Rape & Human Trafficking DURING The Election!], Perez Hilton</ref><ref>[http://vivanoticias.net/tim-nolan-presidente-campana-trump-kentucky-se-enfrenta-100-anos-prision/ Tim Nolan, presidente de campaña de Trump en Kentucky se enfrenta a 100 años de prisión], Viva</ref><ref>[https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/kentucky/articles/2017-05-12/prosecutor-sex-charges-against-former-judge-cover-9-victims Prosecutor: Sex Charges Against Former Judge Cover 9 Victims], US News & World Report/Associated Press</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 22:27, 14 May 2017

Tim Nolan
Born (1947-02-05) February 5, 1947 (age 77)
NationalityUnited States
Known forDonald Trump campaign official
Political partyRepublican Party

Timothy "Tim" L. Nolan (born 5 February 1947) is an American politician for the Republican Party, a former state district court judge, a former leader in the Tea Party movement and a former chairman of Donald Trump's presidential campaign in Kentucky.

Career

Nolan served as a state district court judge in Campbell County, Kentucky from 1978 to 1986.[1][2][3][4]

Political career

Nolan has been one of the leaders of the Tea Party movement in Kentucky. In 2016 he was campaign chairman of Donald Trump's presidential campaign in his home state, after receiving the personal support of Donald Trump early in 2016.[1][5] As a member of the Tea Party movement and later as a supporter of Donald Trump, Nolan has often criticized the Republican leadership in Kentucky.[2] River City News publisher Michael Monks described Nolan as an "outspoken and controversial" political figure in Kentucky.[6]

In April 2016, Nolan unsuccessfully tried to remove and replace Senator and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell as a delegate to the 2016 Republican National Convention due to McConnell's lack of support for Trump.[7][5][6] On 17 May 2016 Nolan was appointed by Governor Matt Bevin as one of the four members of the first Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Commission for a term expiring in May 2019,[8]

Nolan was elected as a member of the Campbell County School Board in November 2016.[1]


References

  1. ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference rs was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ a b Former judge files suit over KKK photo, Cincinnati
  3. ^ Bevin appointment rescinded after Facebook slur, Courier Journal
  4. ^ Kentucky Bench & Bar, vol. 44, p. 28, 1983
  5. ^ a b Jordan Arizmendi, The Rise and Fall of a Kentucky Trump Campaign Manager, Political Haze, 25 April 2017
  6. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference rs2 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  7. ^ Trump allies sidelined in Kentucky delegate battle, WCSH
  8. ^ Governor creates new Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Commission
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