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Former Letcher County sheriff accused of murdering judge to undergo psych evaluation
Former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines, accused of murdering a district judge, will receive a psych evaluation before eventually going to trial.
Ex-Kentucky sheriff charged in judge's killing may get evaluated for insanity defense
Prosecutors have requested a mental evaluation for a former Kentucky sheriff charged with gunning down a judge in a courthouse last year after his attorneys said they will argue he was emotionally disturbed at the time of the shooting.
Prosecutors request psychiatric evaluation for former Letcher County Sheriff accused of murdering Judge Kevin Mullins
WHITESBURG, Ky. (ABC 36 News) – Prosecutors have filed a motion seeking a psychiatric evaluation for former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines, who is accused of fatally shooting District Judge Kevin Mullins in September 2024. ​
Former Kentucky sheriff accused of killing judge will have mental evaluation
A former Kentucky sheriff accused of shooting and killing a judge in his chambers will undergo a psychiatric evaluation.
Kentucky sheriff charged with fatally shooting judge pal plans to offer insanity defense at trial: docs
The legal maneuver comes after defense lawyer Jeremy Bartley previously claimed Stines was dealing with an “extreme emotional disturbance” when he pumped multiple gunshots into Mullins, 54, on
Kentucky Sheriff Accused of Killing Judge In his Chambers Plans to Present Insanity Defense
The Kentucky sheriff accused of killing a district judge plans to mount an insanity defense. Former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines will "present a defense of insanity, as well as...extreme emotional disturbance," court records reviewed by PEOPLE reveal.
Ex-sheriff’s mental state will be key in defense of Kentucky judge shooting. Where the case stands
Former sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines is accused of killing Judge Kevin Mullins in the Letcher County Courthouse in September.
Letcher County sheriff accused of murdering judge will get psych evaluation
A former Kentucky sheriff charged with murder will have a psychiatric evaluation. Former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines is accused of killing Judge Kevin Mullins in September. Video was released last year showing the shooting from cameras within the chambers.
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Commonwealth moves to have Mickey Stines examined at Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center
The Commonwealth of Kentucky has moved to have Former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines be examined at the Kentucky ...
Appalachian School of Law grad to replace slain Letcher County judge
Three Appalachian School of Law graduates have been nominated to replace slain Letcher County Judge Kevin Mullins.