Investigators are trying to determine why a Kentucky sheriff allegedly shot and killed a district judge after they argued inside the judge’s chambers, according to Kentucky State Police. District ...

The wife of a Kentucky sheriff accused of murdering a local judge has poured water on one of the most sordid rumors related to the case that is roiling their small town, court documents show. Last ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Shawn “Mickey” Stines sits with his attorneys during a hearing at the Letcher County Courthouse Aug. 15, 2025. The special judge ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Shawn “Mickey” Stines sits with his attorneys during a hearing at the Letcher County Courthouse Aug. 15, 2025. The Kentucky ...

Letcher County Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines has been charged with murder in connection with the death of 54-year-old District Judge Kevin Mullins in 2024 Kentucky Court of Justice via AP; AP ...

A former Kentucky sheriff accused of gunning down a sitting judge inside his courthouse chambers has admitted to pulling the trigger, according to newly filed court documents, while his defense moves ...

Aug. 5—EPHRATA — The Grant County Sheriff's race was neck-and-neck with a 0.2 percent gap when voting closed yesterday, according to the Grant County Auditor's Office. Darrick Gregg led incumbent ...

Eastern Kentucky Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines shot and killed Judge Kevin Mullins inside his courthouse office one year ago. Facts of the case remain murky 365 days later, though recent court filings ...

WHITESBURG, Ky. (WKYT) - The family of a Kentucky judge shot and killed in his courthouse chambers has filed a civil lawsuit against the sheriff charged in his death and three sheriff’s office ...

LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (WJHL) — The judge presiding over the trial for the former Letcher County sheriff accused of shooting and killing another judge has denied a motion that sought his recusal. Former ...

In September 2024, Kentucky District Court Judge Kevin Mullins was fatally shot in his courthouse chambers by Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines. Stines was then arrested and charged with ...