Kentucky Parole Board threatened after incorrect details shared on inmate’s release

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating reported threats made to Kentucky Parole Board members following inaccurate information being shared on what led to the release of Ronald Exantus.

The Kentucky State Police says the Kentucky Parole Board did not release Exantus but instead “unanimously voted for him to remain in prison.”

However, KSP says members of that board have received repeated threats from the public.

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The Kentucky State Police additionally stated in a release on Friday, “While the Kentucky Parole Board unanimously voted that Ronald Exantus remain in prison, Kentucky law required the Department of Corrections release the inmate on Mandatory Reentry Supervision (KRS 439.3406). At a time when political violence is on the rise, it’s more important than ever that information shared is accurate and threats like these are taken seriously.”

“Despite repeatedly voting for Ronald Exantus to remain in prison, Parole Board members have faced significant threats over the last several days, even having their personal addresses released publicly,” said Ladeidra N. Jones, chair of the Kentucky Parole Board. “We are encouraging individuals to take these threats seriously and to prioritize factual information, which is that the board did not release Exantus – instead, a law passed by the General Assembly did.”

Kentucky law required Exantus to appear before the parole board in September 2025, according to the release. After reviewing his file on Sept. 30, authorities say the board made “a unanimous decision that Exantus remain in prison and serve out the remainder of his sentence.”

Despite that decision, officials say Kentucky law required the Department of Corrections to release the inmate on Mandatory Reentry Supervision (KRS 439.3406).

The Kentucky State Police states the parole board did not make that decision, as it does not have the authority to release anyone on Mandatory Reentry Supervision. Authorities say this process is governed strictly by state law.

The Parole Board, Team Kentucky and the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet are urging individuals to stop the threats against board members, share the facts and understand that sharing misleading and incorrect information is dangerous.

To provide information on related threats, kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/tip.