Kentucky Sheriff Charged with Murder of Judge Sent to Grand Jury

Shawn 'Mickey' Stines, accused of killing Judge Kevin Mullins, pleaded not guilty as video evidence and witness testimonies were presented in court.

Former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn 'Mickey' Stines is charged with first-degree murder for the fatal shooting of District Judge Kevin Mullins.
During a probable cause hearing, video evidence showed Stines shooting Mullins multiple times in his chambers.
Stines allegedly attempted to call his daughter using Mullins' phone, discovering her number stored on the judge's device.
Stines resigned from his sheriff position and pleaded not guilty to the charges; the case will proceed to a grand jury.
Prosecutors have not disclosed whether they will seek the death penalty; Stines' defense claims probable cause for manslaughter, not murder.