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Stines Trial Moves Amid Community Divide | Lexington News
Former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines, accused of murdering District Judge Kevin Mullins in his chambers, will face trial elsewhere after a judge ruled local bias makes a fair jury impossible. With video evidence allegedly showing the shooting and Stines still held without bail, prosecutors are confident of guilt — but the defense plans to challenge his mental state at the time. The case has split the community into “Team Mickey” and “Team Judge,” prompting a venue change as authorities seek neutrality. A new mental health evaluation is also ordered before trial proceedings resume…
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