The hearing was held in Carter County, which is about two hours and 30 minutes from Letcher County. Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines is accused of killing District Judge Kevin Mullins.

CARTER COUNTY, Ky. (WJHL) — The Letcher County sheriff appeared in court Wednesday to be arraigned on his first-degree murder charge after his alleged killing of district judge Kevin Mullins.

A post from the Letcher County Judge Executive's Office detailed that Billy Jones took the Oath of Office and was named the Letcher County Sheriff on Oct. 1. UPDATE: Sept. 30 at 3 p.m.

LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT/WYMT) - Former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey Stines,” who was charged in the shooting of a district judge, plans to use an insanity defense.

LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (WJHL) — Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has formally asked Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Mickey Stines to resign from his position following his arrest for the alleged murder ...

The hearing was held in Carter County, which is about two hours and 30 minutes from Letcher County. Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines is accused of killing District Judge Kevin Mullins.