Experts doubt insanity defense for Kentucky sheriff suspected of killing judge

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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