Kentucky Sheriff Accused of Fatally Shooting Judge Retires

Letcher County Sheriff Shawn ‘Mickey’ Stines is accused of shooting District Judge Kevin Mullins multiple times at the local Whitesburg courthouse.
Kentucky Sheriff Accused of Fatally Shooting Judge Retires
In this image from video provided by WYMT-TV, Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines speaks during an interview in Whitesburg, Ky., on Aug. 14, 2024. WYMT-TV via AP
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A Kentucky sheriff accused of fatally shooting a district judge has officially turned in his badge after announcing his retirement from the position.

Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines is accused of shooting District Judge Kevin Mullins multiple times on Sept. 19 in the local Whitesburg courthouse. Mullins, a judge since 2009, died at the scene.