Kentucky congressman draws challenge from prominent attorney

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A prominent attorney has stepped forward to challenge U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky. Todd McMurtry filed on Friday to challenge Massie in the May GOP primary in the 4th District. The solidly Republican district spans the state’s northern tier. McMurtry has represented a Kentucky student, Nick Sandmann, who was embroiled in a viral encounter with a Native American activist, in lawsuits over media coverage. McMurtry says he’s a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump, and says the president can’t count on Massie. Massie was first elected to Congress in 2012. His office did not immediately return messages seeking comment.