Shawn Stines’ Defense Fights to Dismiss Indictment in Judge Kevin Mullins Murder Case
In a significant court hearing, the defense team for former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines argued strongly to dismiss the indictment against him for the murder of Judge Kevin Mullins. Stines’ lawyers raised multiple issues, including the lack of a proper transcript from grand jury proceedings and alleged misconduct by prosecutors.
The defense contended that procedural errors and missing records violated their client’s rights. The judge listened carefully as both sides presented detailed legal arguments. This high-profile case has drawn intense attention due to the unusual circumstances of a sheriff being charged with killing a judge.
The outcome of this motion could significantly impact whether the case proceeds to trial.
