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.

According to a social media post, Nick Whitaker has been appointed as a district judge in Letcher County. He replaces Kevin Mullins, who was shot and killed in his chambers in September 2024.

Updated: Oct 9, 2024 / 03:51 PM EDT WHITESBURG, Ky. (FOX 56) — A preliminary hearing revealed new details into what led to the shooting death of Letcher County District Judge Kevin Mullins.

According to a Letcher County website, Mullins presided over the 47th District Judicial District, which oversees "ordinances, misdemeanors, violations, traffic offenses, probate of wills ...

WHITESBURG, Ky. (WJHL) — 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 ...