Wes Henderson Sued: Angel’s Envy Co-Founder Accused of Secretly Recording Intimate Moments of Around 40 People
Angel's Envy co-founder Wes Henderson faces a civil lawsuit from family members alleging he secretly recorded around 40 people using hidden cameras. His attorney 'unequivocally denies the allegations in the lawsuit'.
Wes Henderson, co-founder of the Angel's Envy whiskey brand, Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inductee and owner of the Kentucky Castle hotel in Versailles, is facing a civil lawsuit filed by family members who allege he used hidden cameras to secretly record around 40 people without their consent. The complaint, first filed in Oldham County, Kentucky, claims the recordings were made across several locations, including his private homes and the Kentucky Castle hotel. Henderson has denied the claims through his attorney, and no criminal charges have been publicly reported so far.
His attorney said Henderson 'unequivocally denies the allegations in the lawsuit' and added that the defense expects the case to be either voluntarily dismissed or fought hard in court.
Wes Henderson Sued Over Alleged Hidden Camera Recordings
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How The Cameras Were Allegedly Found
According to the filing, family members spotted about 15 disguised cameras during a stay at Henderson's Florida home in June 2025. A later search of his Oldham County residence allegedly turned up roughly 15 more recording devices. Nebraska S*x Trafficking Bust: Gujarati Woman Used Hidden Hotel Cameras To Monitor S*xual Abuse of 2 Teenage Girls Live.
The plaintiffs claim the memory cards and footage they recovered show people undressing, using the restroom and being intimate. They also allege some cameras were pointed at beds, that cameras were placed inside homes belonging to third parties, and that some clips show s*xual activity at the Kentucky Castle hotel. The complaint further claims there is footage of Henderson himself with other women. Florida Therapist Has Secret S*xual Relationship With Patient, Arrested.
Charges Listed In The Civil Complaint
The suit lists counts of voyeurism, invasion of privacy, and viewing or possessing depictions of a minor in a s*xual performance. The last count relates to bathroom footage that allegedly features an unidentified person who appeared to be a minor.
The plaintiffs also allege that Henderson sent multiple text messages over an 11-month period after being confronted, apologizing and asking for forgiveness.
Police Role And Damages Sought
The plaintiffs say they handed the recovered equipment and digital recordings to law enforcement. Local agencies, however, indicated they were not actively involved in the civil case. The family is seeking punitive damages, compensation for pain and suffering and medical expenses, and has demanded a jury trial.
Who Is Wes Henderson?
Henderson co-founded Angel's Envy with his father, master distiller Lincoln Henderson. Bacardi bought the brand in 2015 in a deal reportedly worth about USD 150 million. He was inducted into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame in 2019, later bought the 53-acre Kentucky Castle property in Versailles and launched the True Story whiskey brand.
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