Kentucky Sheriff accused of fatally shooting judge enters a plea of not guilty.


Kentucky Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the shooting death of Judge Kevin Mullins during a virtual arraignment on Wednesday. The incident, which occurred in the Letcher County Courthouse, has shocked the small community of Letcher County, with no disclosed motive for the shooting. The case is being prosecuted by the Kentucky attorney general and another commonwealth attorney. During the hearing, concerns were raised about Stines' legal representation and financial situation, as he faces losing his job as sheriff. The Kentucky State Police reported that Stines and Mullins had a brief argument before the shooting. The incident has left the community searching for answers, as both men were known in the area. Gov. Andy Beshear has called for Stines to resign by Friday.



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