Kentucky Sheriff Charged with Murder of Judge in Courthouse

Sheriff Shawn M. Stines allegedly shot Judge Kevin Mullins after an argument, leaving the small town of Whitesburg in shock.

Sheriff Shawn M. Stines, 43, is accused of fatally shooting District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, in the judge's chambers on September 19.
The motive for the shooting remains unclear, though it followed an argument between the two men, who had lunch together earlier that day.
Stines was recently deposed in a lawsuit involving a former deputy who pleaded guilty to raping a woman in the courthouse.
The small town of Whitesburg, Kentucky, is mourning the loss of Mullins, who was known for his work in opioid addiction treatment and mental health advocacy.
Funeral services for Judge Mullins were held on Sunday, with hundreds of mourners and colleagues paying their respects.