Ex-Letcher County sheriff seeks special judge in case over judge's killing

Ex-sheriff Shawn 'Mickey' Stines tries again to remove judge from case

WHITESBURG, Ky. (Court TV) — Less than a month after his original request was denied, former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines is fighting to have the judge removed from his case. Shawn ‘Mickey’ Stines walks into court on Nov. 25, 2024. (Court TV) Stines, 44, is charged with murder in the shooting death of Letcher County Circuit Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, on Sept. 12, 2024. Stines has admitted to gunning down Mullins, who was also his f…

Ex-Letcher County sheriff seeks special judge in case over judge's killing

Shawn "Mickey Stines" argues Judge Christopher Cohron’s prior contact with Kevin Mullins could prevent an impartial trial.

Shawn Stines files affidavit seeking removal of presiding judge over relationship with alleged victim

A Letcher County man awaiting trial in a shooting case has filed an affidavit seeking the removal of the presiding judge, claiming the judge had a close professional relationship with the alleged victim.Shawn Mickey Stines filed the document on March 31 in Letcher Circuit Court, requesting a special judge replace the Honorable Christopher Cohron. Stines claims he cannot receive a fair and impartial trial under Cohron.The affidavit centers on the…

Stines files affidavit seeking judge’s removal from murder trial - Mountain Top Media

WHITESBURG, Ky. — A former Letcher County sheriff accused of murder is not giving up on his efforts to have the judge presiding over his case disqualified. Former Sheriff Shawn Mickey Stines is charged with murder for the Sept. 19, 2024, shooting death of Letcher District Judge Kevin Mullins in the judge’s chambers. Back in December, a hearing in the case was abruptly canceled after the parties arrived at the courthouse, due to a matter Special J