Michael Ellis Brewer, 41, of McKee, KY, appeared in Circuit Court on September 02, 2025, before Judge Oscar Gayle House for a pretrial conference in Case #25-CR-00004. The case had been referred to a grand jury by the District Court, where it was initially processed as Case #24-F-00135.
A complaint warrant/Warrant of Arrest (#E05510004876226) was obtained on November 10th, 2024, by KSP Trooper Tanner Johnson. In the complaint warrant, Trooper Johnson alleges that during the period between 01/01/2021 and 07/31/2024, Brewer subjected two minors to sexual contact who were incapable of consent because they were less than twelve (12) years old. The sexual contact with the two minors allegedly continued when they were over the age of twelve years old but remained under the age of eighteen (18). Deputy Chris Baldwin served the warrant for arrest on November 12, 2024, after Brewer turned himself into law enforcement.
The Grand Jury indictment (#25-CR-00004) charged Brewer with two counts of sexual abuse, 1st degree, victim under 16 years of age. During his earlier arraignment before Judge House, Brewer waived the need for a formal arraignment and entered pleas of “not guilty” for all charges.
A trial by jury was scheduled for February 08, 2026, during the pretrial conference conducted on September 02, 2025. A final pretrial conference was scheduled for December 02, 2025.
The penalty for first-degree sexual abuse in Kentucky against a victim under 16 years old is a Class D felony, which can carry a sentence of 1-5 years in prison.
Brewer was previously released from custody at the Jackson County Detention Center, with a $25,000 cash bond while awaiting his next court appearance.
As in all cases at this stage of adjudication, the charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until provided due process and determined to be guilty by the court.
