Sheriff’s defense in judge murder could depend on deposition in separate case: report
Shawn Stines' attorney reportedly said that his clients' deposition in a sex abuse lawsuit just before the shooting could play a "crucial role" in his defense.
Earlier deposition may play role in defense for sheriff in judge shooting, lawyer says
More than two months after the fatal shooting of Letcher County Judge Kevin Mullins, ex-Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines was back in court Monday.
Former eastern Kentucky sheriff pleads not guilty in the fatal courthouse shooting of a judge
A former Kentucky sheriff charged in a judge's shooting death pleaded not guilty Monday in the same courthouse where they worked together and where the attack occurred, and one of his attorneys later predicted they will present a compelling case in his defense.
Former KY sheriff’s deposition in federal case ‘crucial’ to murder defense, lawyer says
The lawyer’s statement was the first time anyone has officially indicated that the sheriff’s deposition in a separate, federal case may be connected to the killing.
Fmr. sheriff accused of murdering judge arraigned in same courthouse crime occurred
A former eastern Kentucky sheriff accused of killing a judge entered a not-guilty plea Monday.For the first time, Shawn “Mickey” Stines was back in the same courthouse where he is accused of murdering a judge.
Former Letcher Co. sheriff pleads not guilty to new murder charge
The former Letcher County sheriff accused of killing a district judge in his chambers in September appeared in front of a packed courtroom on Monday, the same building in which the alleged murder took place.
Former Kentucky sheriff pleads not guilty in the fatal courthouse shooting of a judge
A former Kentucky sheriff charged in a judge’s shooting death has pleaded not guilty. Former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines entered the plea Monday in the same Whitesburg courthouse where prosecutors say he killed District Judge Kevin Mullins in September.
Former Letcher County sheriff accused of killing judge pleads not guilty
A former Kentucky sheriff accused of killing a judge in his chambers entered a not guilty plea in court on Monday.
Former Letcher Co. sheriff arraigned
The former Letcher County sheriff entered a not-guilty plea and the judge did not consider bond. It was the first time Stines had been back in the Letcher County Courthouse since the reported shooting,
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No bond set for former sheriff Mickey Stines after arraignment in Letcher County
Former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines was back in the Letcher County Courthouse, where he pleaded not guilty to ...
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Sheriff allegedly guns down judge in his own chamber in execution caught on video; indictment returned
Stines' defense attorney, Jeremy Bartley, told People that the shooting "was not something that was planned and occurred in the heat of passion." "For us, the highest level of culpability should ...
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New Details About Ex-Sheriff's Motive For Killing Judge: 'Heat of Passion'
New details emerged in the case at a preliminary hearing last month. Jeremy Bartley, Stines' attorney, argued that Stines was experiencing an "extreme emotional disturbance" and claimed not enough ...
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Ky. sheriff faces death penalty on murder charge for allegedly killing longtime judge pal in his chambers
While a motive still isn’t clear, defense attorney Jeremy Bartley previously called the slaying a crime of passion that was carried out as his client was experiencing an “extreme emotional ...
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Ex-Kentucky sheriff Stines indicted on murder charge in killing of judge
The detective said those calls were to Stines' daughter. Both he and defense attorney Jeremy Bartley have declined to comment on a potential motive, though Bartley has said he believes the ...
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Munster's turbulent period of injuries continues with mixed news ahead of Lions clash
While several key backs return, Jeremy Loughman and Diarmuid Kilgallen have undergone surgeries and Jean Kleyn awaits a scan.