CORBIN, Ky. - Whitley County Jailer Jerry Taylor wants to delay paying fines imposed in a sexual-harassment lawsuit by two former jail employees until he can file motions for a new trial.

Mr. Taylor and his son Larry were ordered to pay $460,000 in damages after being found liable for creating a hostile work environment.

Former jail employees Anita Kelly and Teresa Fulton were awarded $230,000 each by a federal jury last month. The amount included $75,000 for lost pay; $50,000 for embarrassment and humiliation they suffered; $100,000 in punitive damages against Jerry Taylor; and $5,000 in punitive damages against Larry Taylor, who was once chief deputy at the jail.

The jailer also wants to delay paying legal fees pending the motions for a new trial.

The plaintiffs accrued legal expenses and fees totaling $348,900, which the Taylors also were ordered to pay.

After the trial's conclusion, U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell granted a verbal motion to delay imposing the judgment until the Taylors' attorney, Jason Williams, could file motions for a new trial.

Mr. Williams asked that the judgment be delayed until the court rules on his motions for a new trial or one to amend, alter or vacate the judgment. None of the motions has been filed.

Elizabeth Hughes, attorney for the plaintiffs, has objected to the delay, saying the Taylors might move their assets or declare bankruptcy to avoid paying the fines and legal fees.

Ms. Hughes said the Taylors should at least be prohibited from transferring assets during the post-trial motions. Ms. Hughes said she and her clients should be allowed to file judgment liens against the Taylors.

Ms. Kelly claimed she was subjected to unwanted sexual advances and was shown sexually explicit Web sites on jail computers. Ms. Fulton said she was harassed by another jail employee but claims that Jerry Taylor did nothing when she reported the alleged incidents.

The women also accused the Taylors of retaliating against them when they claimed sexual harassment.

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