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Former Letcher County sheriff's attorneys plan 'defense of insanity' against murder charges

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Attorneys for the former Letcher County, Kentucky sheriff accused of murder are planning a defense involving his mental health.

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How does an insanity defense work? Lawyer breaks down former Kentucky sheriff's case

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Counsel for a former Kentucky sheriff who has been accused of fatally shooting Letcher County District Judge Kevin Mullins has filed a notification that they are preparing to use an insanity defense. In this week's Ask Isaacs, 6 News' Lori Tucker and Attorney Greg Isaacs discuss the case and how insanity defenses work. On September 19, former Letcher County Kentucky Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines was accused of shooting …

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Ex-Kentucky Sheriff Plans to Use Insanity Defense

Ex-Sheriff Mickey Stines, charged with gunning down Judge Kevin Mullins, announced plans to present an insanity defense. (3/4/25)

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Sheriff that shot judge plans to present case to pursue insanity defense

LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (Scripps News Lexington) — A document filed in court by the attorney of Former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines states that he intends to present evidence for an insanity defense. Shawn ‘Mickey’ Stines walks into court on Nov. 25, 2024. (Court TV) According to the document, Stines “intends to present expert relating to a mental disease or defect or mental condition bearing on the issue of guilt and punishment.” Letcher Co…

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Former Kentucky sheriff claims insanity in shooting death of judge

WHITESBURG, Ky. (FOX 56) — Counsel for the former Kentucky sheriff accused of shooting Letcher County District Judge Kevin Mullins alerted the court that they're preparing an insanity defense. Court documents filed on Feb. 27 notified the court of their intention to present "expert evidence" relating to Shawn "Mickey" Stines' mental state at the time of the shooting. Kentucky sheriff reportedly shoots judge: A look at the timeline, investig…

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Former Letcher County sheriff's attorneys plan 'defense of insanity' against murder charges

Attorneys for the former Letcher County, Kentucky sheriff accused of murder are planning a defense involving his mental health.

·Louisville, United States
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"Insanity defense" planned for Letcher County KY sheriff - SuperTalk 92.9

An attorney for the former Letcher County, Kentucky sheriff accused of shooting Letcher County District Judge Kevin...

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WLKY broke the news in Louisville, United States on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
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