Richmond man charged in alleged unlawful transaction with a minor

A Richmond man, Luke Grant, 19, has been charged with two counts connected to alleged unlawful transactions involving a minor, according to a local WKYT report published August 31, 2026.

The report states that Grant faces one count of first-degree unlawful transaction with a minor and one count of second-degree unlawful transaction with a minor. The filing and the specific circumstances of the allegations were not detailed in the information provided.

Unlawful transaction with a minor charges are typically handled through Kentucky’s criminal court process, where defendants are afforded due process including arraignment and the opportunity to respond to the allegations through motions and hearings. Unless and until a case results in a conviction, the defendant is presumed innocent.

The report places the matter in Richmond, a city in Madison County, but it does not specify the court division, the date the charges were filed, the prosecutor’s office handling the case, or whether authorities are seeking additional charges or investigative follow-up.

For the alleged victim and family, the case underscores how Kentucky law treats certain conduct involving minors as matters for criminal prosecution, with courts controlling access to details through standard criminal procedure and confidentiality rules where applicable.

If Grant is convicted on the charged counts, the penalties would depend on the statute and the case record, including any aggravating factors presented by the prosecution. If he is acquitted or charges are dismissed, the criminal allegations would not result in a conviction.

The next procedural step would generally involve court scheduling after the charging document is filed, such as an arraignment and a plan for discovery and pretrial litigation. WKYT’s report did not include that timeline or any bond or detention determination.