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.

Summary

Former Kentucky sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines pleaded not guilty to the fatal courthouse shooting of District Judge Kevin Mullins.

Stines’ defense attorney highlighted a deposition he gave before the shooting as a significant factor in the case, suggesting it could provide evidence of emotional disturbance.

Stines faces the death penalty if convicted of the murder charge.