Associated Press
A Kentucky lawman has stepped down as sheriff of the county where he’s accused of walking into a judge’s chambers and killing him. 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. She said Monday that his decision was not the result of any ultimatum or a concession to prosecutors’ allegations. Stines pleaded not guilty to murder. He is scheduled to be in court for a preliminary hearing Tuesday. State police say the preliminary investigation indicates Stines shot District Judge Kevin Mullins multiple times following an argument inside the courthouse.
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