Ex-Letcher County sheriff seeks special judge in case over judge's killing

Ex-Letcher County sheriff seeks special judge in case over judge's killing

Shawn "Mickey Stines" argues Judge Christopher Cohron’s prior contact with Kevin Mullins could prevent an impartial trial.

Shawn Stines files affidavit seeking removal of presiding judge over relationship with alleged victim

A Letcher County man awaiting trial in a shooting case has filed an affidavit seeking the removal of the presiding judge, claiming the judge had a close professional relationship with the alleged victim.Shawn Mickey Stines filed the document on March 31 in Letcher Circuit Court, requesting a special judge replace the Honorable Christopher Cohron. Stines claims he cannot receive a fair and impartial trial under Cohron.The affidavit centers on the…

Stines files affidavit seeking judge’s removal from murder trial - Mountain Top Media

Special Judge Christopher Cohron and former Letcher Sheriff Shawn Mickey Stines WHITESBURG, Ky. — A former Letcher County sheriff accused of murder is not giving up on his efforts to have the judge presiding over his case disqualified. Former Sheriff Shawn Mickey Stines is charged with murder for the Sept. 19, 2024, shooting death of Letcher District Judge Kevin Mullins in the judge’s chambers. Back in December, a hearing in the case was abruptl…