Kentucky AG Secures Indictment for Child Abuse Charges

AG: Kentucky News Releases

Filed March 13th, 2026

Detected March 18th, 2026

Summary

The Kentucky Attorney General's Office announced the indictment of Aaron Alderman on charges of Criminal Abuse First Degree Child 12 or Under. The indictment alleges Alderman physically abused his infant son in June 2025, causing serious injuries.

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What changed

The Kentucky Attorney General's Office, through its Special Prosecutions Unit, has secured an indictment against Aaron Alderman, 28, for Criminal Abuse First Degree Child 12 or Under. The indictment, issued by a Mason County Grand Jury, alleges that Alderman physically abused his four-month-old son in June 2025, resulting in severe injuries including rib fractures and a fractured tibia. The Mason County Sheriff Department conducted the initial investigation.

This action signifies a serious criminal charge with potential felony penalties. While the charges are allegations and the defendant is presumed innocent, this case highlights the state's commitment to prosecuting child abuse cases. Legal professionals and law enforcement involved in similar investigations should note the specific charges and the involvement of specialized prosecution units. The case will be prosecuted by the Commonwealth.

What to do next

Review internal procedures for handling child abuse investigations and prosecutions.
Ensure coordination with local law enforcement agencies on potential cases.

Penalties

Class B Felony

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Attorney General Secures Indictment Against Man Charged with Abusing Infant Son

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 13, 2026) - Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today that action by the Attorney General’s Special Prosecutions Unit resulted in the indictment of a Maysville man on a felony charge related to the abuse of his infant son.

A Mason County Grand Jury indicted Aaron Alderman, 28, on the charge of Criminal Abuse First Degree Child 12 or Under (Class B Felony).

According to the indictment, in June 2025, Alderman physically abused his four-month-old son and caused serious physical injury to the child. The infant suffered rib fractures and a fractured tibia.

The Mason County Sheriff Department investigated the case. Executive Director of the Special Prosecutions Division Tim Cocanougher will prosecute the case on behalf of the Commonwealth.

The Kentucky Supreme Court’s rule on trial publicity limits information the Office can provide publicly.

The charges in an indictment are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.