Legal

Kent Hovind Found Guilty of Domestic Assault (2021)

Hovind was convicted of third-degree domestic assault in Conecuh County, Alabama after throwing his then-wife Cindi Lincoln to the ground. He served 30 days in jail.

The Incident

In October 2020, Kent Hovind threw his then-wife, Cindi Lincoln, to the ground at the Dinosaur Adventure Land property in Repton, Alabama, causing her bodily harm. An arrest warrant was issued on July 19, 2021. Lincoln simultaneously filed a petition for a protective order against Hovind.

Conviction and Sentence

On September 21, 2021, Hovind was found guilty of third-degree domestic assault in Conecuh County, Alabama.

He was sentenced to:

  • One year in prison, with 30 days to be served
  • Several thousand dollars in fines and court costs
  • Payment of Cindi Lincoln’s medical bills

Context

This conviction came less than a decade after Hovind completed his 8-year federal prison sentence for tax fraud. It represents his second criminal conviction and adds to a broader pattern of behavior documented on this site — including harassment of critics and legal intimidation tactics against those who report on his record.

Hovind has continued operating Dinosaur Adventure Land and his online ministry following the conviction.