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Former Kentucky Sheriff Charged with Killing Judge Files Motion to Dismiss Indictment

Shawn 'Mickey' Stines, the former sheriff of Letcher County, faces charges for the September 2024 shooting death of Judge Kevin Mullins inside the judge’s office.
In November 2024, Stines was formally charged with murder, and his legal team subsequently sought to have the indictment thrown out, citing concerns about undisclosed grand jury sessions and unrecorded meetings.
The defense claims misleading testimony from Detective Clayton Stamper and withheld mental health evidence prejudiced the grand jury, violating Kentucky Rule 5.16 requiring all grand jury testimony be recorded.
Stines appeared handcuffed at an October 1, 2024 hearing and remains held without bond after a judge declined a November bond hearing request.
The judge has yet to rule on the dismissal motion or bond request, while Stines is scheduled for a psychiatric evaluation this month amid potential insanity or emotional disturbance defenses.

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Ex-sheriff accused of shooting judge in chambers says state skirted law, should toss murder case: report

The attorneys representing the former Letcher County, Kentucky sheriff who stands accused of murdering the county's judge in his chambers have filed a new motion to have their client's indictment dismissed.

9 days ago·New York, United States

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Lexington Herald Leader

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Former Kentucky sheriff accused of killing judge asks for indictment to ...

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Former Kentucky sheriff charged with killing judge files motion to dismiss indictment

The former Letcher County sheriff accused of killing a judge has filed a motion to dismiss his indictment.

11 days ago·Louisville, United States

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Mickey Stines files motion to dismiss indictment in Letcher Co. judge shooting case

Defense attorney Jeremy Bartley filed the motion June 4, court records show.

11 days ago·Louisville, United States

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Newsweek

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Former sheriff charged with killing judge wants case dismissed

Shawn "Mickey" Stines filed a motion to dismiss his murder indictment in the shooting death of Judge Kevin Mullins.

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Mickey Stines' attorneys file motion to dismiss murder indictment

LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (Scripps News Lexington) — Attorneys for Shawn ‘Mickey’ Stines, a former Letcher County sheriff is accused of killing Judge Kevin Mullins in his chambers in September 2024, have filed a motion to dismiss a November indictment charging Stines with murder. Shawn Stines appears in court wearing handcuffs during a probable cause hearing on Oct. 1, 2024. (Court TV) In documents filed in the Letcher Circuit Court, attorneys allege …

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