Ex-Sheriff Charged in Murder of Kentucky Judge After Video Shown in Court

Shawn 'Mickey' Stines, who recently stepped down as sheriff, faces first-degree murder charges for the fatal shooting of Judge Kevin Mullins in his chambers.

A video showing the fatal shooting of Judge Kevin Mullins by former Sheriff Shawn 'Mickey' Stines was presented during a preliminary hearing.
Stines allegedly shot Mullins multiple times in his chambers on September 19 and surrendered to police without incident.
Investigators are examining both Stines' and Mullins' cellphones, which were used shortly before the shooting, to uncover a possible motive.
Stines had been recently deposed in a lawsuit involving allegations of sexual misconduct by a deputy in Mullins' chambers.
The case will proceed to a grand jury to determine whether Stines will be formally indicted on first-degree murder charges, which could result in the death penalty.