Kentucky sheriff facing murder charge in slaying of local judge retires from office
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear had called for Mickey Stines to quit, but his attorney said his retirement was not in response to any ultimatum.
Kentucky lawman steps down as sheriff of the county where he's accused of killing a judge
Shawn “Mickey” Stines' departure from the Letcher County sheriff position after a long career in law enforcement was described as a retirement by one of his attorneys, Kerri Bartley. His decision was not the result of any ultimatum or a concession to ...
Sheriff accused of murdering judge makes 'difficult decision' to retire
A Kentucky sheriff accused of killing a state judge in a shooting that rocked the Letcher County courthouse Sept. 19 made the “difficult decision” Monday to retire less than 24 hours before he makes his next court appearance,
Kentucky sheriff accused of killing judge makes decision on leaving office
WHITESBURG, Ky. (WKYT/LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER) - A Kentucky sheriff accused of killing a judge is leaving his office. According to the Lexington Herald-Leader, Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines decided to retire effective Monday, according to a statement from his attorney.
Kentucky sheriff accused of fatally shooting judge retires
The Kentucky sheriff accused of fatally shooting a judge in his chambers is retiring, according to a letter from the murder suspect's attorney.
Sheriff accused in judge’s murder steps down before hearing
One day before his preliminary hearing on charges he murdered a district judge, Shawn Stines resigned as sheriff of Letcher County, Ky.
Kentucky sheriff accused of shooting judge in his chambers stepping down from post
Shawn “Mickey” Stines allegedly fatally shot Letcher County District Judge Kevin Mullins in a courthouse on September 19 and has been charged with first-degree murder.
Kentucky sheriff accused of killing judge steps down: Lawyer
Rather, Sheriff Stines has made this decision to allow for a successor to continue to protect his beloved constituents while he addresses the legal process ahead of him,” Bartley said in a statement.
Kentucky sheriff accused of shooting, killing judge in Letcher County announces retirement
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky sheriff accused of shooting and killing a judge inside a courthouse has announced his retirement. Sheriff Shawn ‘Mickey’ Stines is charged with murder in the death of District Judge Kevin Mullins on Sept. 19. Stines pleaded guilty to the charge a week later.
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Sheriff Shawn M. Stines is a defendant in a pending federal lawsuit. What to know
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Gov. Andy Beshear sends letter to Letcher County Sheriff asking for resignation
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed he sent a letter to Letcher County Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines ...