TKC Distilling fires CEO amid hidden-camera lawsuit

TKC Distilling fires CEO amid hidden-camera lawsuit

According to the Lexington Herald Leader, TKC Distilling's board dismissed chief executive Wes Henderson after a civil lawsuit alleged he had installed hidden cameras at his residences and at The Kentucky Castle in Kentucky. The lawsuit, filed earlier, accuses Henderson of using the devices to record private moments, including alleged recordings of minors, the report said.

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Wes Henderson Angel’s Envy Oldham County

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Oldham County, Kentucky, United States Florida, United States Versailles, Kentucky, United States Kentucky Castle, Kentucky, United States

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October 06, 2026
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Kentucky bourbon executive dismissed after lawsuit alleging hidden cameras
Kentucky bourbon executive dismissed after lawsuit alleging hidden cameras

Fox News • 06 Oct 11:00

Wes Henderson was removed as CEO of TKC Distilling's brands following a lawsuit accusing him of installing concealed recording devices at his residences and a resort; he denies the claims.

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October 03, 2026
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Kentucky Castle CEO Wes Henderson dismissed amid voyeurism lawsuit
Kentucky Castle CEO Wes Henderson dismissed amid voyeurism lawsuit

The Courier-Journal • 03 Oct 22:22

TKC Distilling removed Wes Henderson as CEO of The Kentucky Castle and True Story Whiskey after a sealed lawsuit alleged he secretly recorded guests in various states of undress, prompting an immediate termination and an independent investigation.

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Kentucky bourbon executive dismissed after family sues over alleged hidden-camera recordings
Kentucky bourbon executive dismissed after family sues over alleged hidden-camera recordings

New York Post • 03 Oct 21:15

Wes Henderson, founder of Angel’s Envy and former CEO of TKC Distilling, was removed from his post following a lawsuit alleging he installed hidden cameras that recorded family members during a stay at his Florida home.

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TKC Distilling removes CEO Wes Henderson amid privacy lawsuit
TKC Distilling removes CEO Wes Henderson amid privacy lawsuit

Lexington Herald Leader • 03 Oct 19:22

The board of TKC Distilling terminated Wes Henderson as chief executive following court filings that accuse him of secretly recording individuals, including at The Kentucky Castle.

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October 02, 2026
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Bourbon entrepreneur Wes Henderson sued over alleged hidden-camera surveillance
Bourbon entrepreneur Wes Henderson sued over alleged hidden-camera surveillance

Lexington Herald Leader • 02 Oct 16:04

A lawsuit filed in Kentucky accuses bourbon maker Wes Henderson of installing hidden cameras that captured private moments, including alleged recordings of minors, but no criminal charges have been filed.

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