Two former prosecutors argue that the insanity defense for former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines, who is accused of fatally shooting District Judge Kevin Mullins, is unlikely to succeed. Stines, captured on surveillance video during the incident on September 19, 2024, appeared paranoid in police questioning afterward, expressing fear of being killed himself, which prosecutors believe indicates he knew his actions were wrong. His defense is reportedly linked to previous sexual abuse allegations against Letcher County authorities, including a deposition he attended days before the shooting.
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Helicopter rescue saves hiker who fell 25 feet onto rocks at Big Falls
Dramatic video captured the rescue of a hiker who fell 25 feet onto rocks at Big Falls in the San Bernardino Mountains on Sunday. Emergency responders, alerted by cries for help, found the injured hiker after he slipped on wet rocks; he was airlifted to a trauma center, and officials reminded hikers to stay on designated paths for safety. Want More Context? 🔎
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