A former Kentucky sheriff accused of killing a judge was experiencing an "extreme emotional disturbance," his attorney said.

Less than a month since a Kentucky sheriff was arrested at the scene of a district judge's fatal shooting, the murder case against Shawn "Mickey" Stines is now in the hands of a grand jury for a ...

Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines is accused of killing District Judge Kevin Mullins in the judge’s chambers in the city of Whitesburg on Sept. 19 Kentucky Court of Justice/AP ...

Less than a month since a Kentucky sheriff was arrested at the scene of a district judge's fatal shooting, the murder case against Shawn "Mickey" Stines is now in the hands of a grand jury for a ...

Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines is accused of killing District Judge Kevin Mullins in the judge’s chambers in ...

Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines is accused of killing District Judge Kevin Mullins in the judge’s chambers in the city of Whitesburg on Sept. 19 Kentucky Court of Justice/AP; Letcher ...

A new sheriff is on the job in Letcher County ... about four hours southeast of the Cincinnati area.Shawn M. Stines was arrested and charged with murder after investigators said he shot and ...