Who Is Judge Kevin Mullins? Jurist Killed in Court
News reports describe him as an advocate for criminal justice reform, particularly programs aimed at diverting people with substance use disorders away from incarceration and into treatment.
Kentucky judge shot and killed in chambers, sheriff charged with murder: Officials
Investigators are searching for a motive after a Kentucky sheriff was arrested for allegedly gunning down a judge in his chambers, officials said.
Without a motive, Kentucky sheriff's shooting of judge leaves more questions than answers
They'd been friends for years and were two well-known elected officials. So why would Letcher County's sheriff shoot its only judge in the courthouse?
The latest: Kentucky sheriff faces murder charge over courthouse killing of judge
A Kentucky sheriff faces murder charges in connection with the deadly shooting of a local judge in his chambers on Thursday afternoon. Authorities say Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines, 43, shot District Judge Kevin Mullins,
Kentucky Sheriff Arrested for Shooting Judge Dead in Courthouse
A sheriff in rural Kentucky was arrested on Thursday, accused of shooting and killing a district court judge following an argument inside the courthouse, officials said. Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines,
Kentucky sheriff who shot judge ‘angry’ in deposition: Lawyer
In a civil lawsuit, the sheriff was accused of ignoring one of his subordinate's sexual abuse of female prisoners.
Kentucky judge shot and killed in his chambers, governor says
Letcher District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, was shot at the county courthouse, the local coroner said. One person is in custody in connection with the shooting.
Kentucky sheriff charged with shooting and killing a judge
A Kentucky sheriff has been charged with shooting and killing a judge in court chambers yesterday following an altercation. The motive is under investigation. NBC News' Adrienne Broaddus reports.
Sheriff allegedly guns down judge in his chambers
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