Judge: Bluegrass group in civil contempt: Court had ruled that Bill Monroe Foundation couldn't use that name.

From: Messenger-Inquirer (Owensboro, KY) | Date: June 20, 2007 | Copyright information

Byline: Leigh Ann Tipton

Jun. 20--An Ohio County group originally known as the Bill Monroe Foundation has been found in civil contempt of a 2005 Tennessee chancery court ruling.

As a result, the organization has changed its name for a second time and has been ordered to pay more than $5,000 in damages, according to an attorney for the plaintiff.

Gerard Stranch IV, representing James Monroe, the son of bluegrass legend Bill Monroe, filed a motion Ju...

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