Letcher County, sheriff and judge
Kentucky Sheriff Arrested after Shooting Death of District Judge in Courthouse
On Thursday evening at a news conference, Trooper Matt Gayheart of the Kentucky State Police stated 43-year-old Mickey Stines, sheriff of Letcher County, was charged with first-degree murder after turning himself in following the shooting, reported Linder and Mayorquin.
Kentucky sheriff charged in killing of judge at courthouse expected in court this week
A sheriff in rural Kentucky is charged with fatally shooting a judge at the local courthouse. Here's when he's expected to appear in court.
Letcher County sheriff charged with fatally shooting judge; Prosecutor recuses himself from case
Kentucky State Police says Sheriff Mickey Stines allegedly shot and killed Judge Kevin Mullins inside his own chambers Thursday in Letcher County.Mullins was shot multiple times and died at the scene.
Courts, law enforcement adjusting after Letcher Co. sheriff’s alleged murder of judge
Days after Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines allegedly shot and killed District Judge Kevin Mullins in his court chambers, people in the county are still acclimating to the new status of things.
Kentucky judge's shooting, sheriff's murder charge leave more questions than answers
They'd been friends for years and were two well-known elected officials. So why is Letcher County's sheriff charged with shooting its only judge?
Letcher County sheriff to be arraigned on murder charge Wednesday
The reopening comes just days after the incident that resulted in the death of Judge Mullins, who was fatally shot multiple times inside his chambers last Thursday.
Kentucky sheriff charged with killing judge was in ‘tense’ lawsuit testimony days before
The sheriff was a defendant in a lawsuit arguing he failed to supervise a deputy who coerced women into having sex with him.
Judge in Kentucky Shot Dead, Sheriff Charged with Murder
Police charged Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines after the shooting of District Judge Kevin Mullins in his Whitesburg courthouse.
Kentucky judge had lunch with the sheriff now arrested in his killing, court clerk says
As residents of a small town in southeast Kentucky mourn the loss of a prominent district judge, they’re looking for answers about the argument that authorities say led up to his killing inside the judge’s chambers and the sheriff’s arrest in his death.
Court system in Kentucky county to remain closed a week in wake of judge’s homicide
Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines has been charged with shooting and killing District Judge Kevin Mullins after an argument.
Funeral held for Letcher County judge shot to death in his chambers
District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, was pronounced dead at the scene. Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines, 43, was arrested and charged with his murder. We figured Caitlin Clark's arrival in the WNBA would boost TV ratings.
Kentucky Sheriff Remains Behind Bars After Judge's Death As Details Emerge
A Kentucky sheriff accused of fatally shooting District Judge Kevin Mullins will appear in court on Wednesday.
Kentucky judge allegedly killed by sheriff remembered for public service as residents seek answers
WHITESBURG, Ky. — A Kentucky judge who was gunned down in his courthouse chambers was remembered for his public service as ...
Kentucky sheriff who allegedly killed judge faced allegations of ignoring deputy's abuse of woman in his chambers
Kentucky Sheriff Shawn M. Stines has been charged with murder in the first degree in the fatal shooting of District Judge ...
‘He Saved Many Lives’: Small Kentucky Community Mourns Slain Judge
The fatal shooting of the judge has rocked the town of Whitesburg. On Sunday, friends, family and community members gathered ...