Kentucky

Former Kentucky Detective Found Guilty of Excessive Force in Breonna Taylor Raid

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Louisville, Ky. – In a significant legal outcome, a federal jury on Friday condemned Brett Hankison, a former detective with the Louisville Police Department, on charges of using excessive force during a disorganized 2020 drug raid that resulted in the death of Breonna Taylor. This marks the initial conviction of an officer linked to the tragic event, setting a precedent in a case that has drawn widespread attention and sparked demands for justice across the nation. The verdict was reached after intense deliberations that stretched over three days, totaling more than 20 hours. Despite earlier … Read more

Kentucky Sheriff Claims ‘Heat of Passion’ in Unplanned Shooting of District Judge

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Whitesburg, KY — A shocking incident in Letcher County has captured national attention as Shawn “Mickey” Stines, the local sheriff, stands accused of the fatal shooting of District Judge Kevin Mullins. The ordeal, which unfolded in the judge’s chambers on September 19, was described by defense attorney Jeremy Bartley as impulsive and driven by “extreme emotional disturbance.” Stines, 43, who ascended from the role of court bailiff to sheriff in 2018, apparently fired multiple times at Mullins, 54, who was seated at his desk, as highlighted in a silent video clip presented during a preliminary … Read more

Kentucky Courthouse Tragedy: Sheriff Pleads Not Guilty in Shocking Judicial Murder Case

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Whitesburg, KY — A Kentucky sheriff appeared in court for the first time Wednesday, facing charges in the fatal shooting of a judge at the county courthouse in Whitesburg last week. Mickey Stines, 43, the Letcher County Sheriff, participated virtually in his arraignment, presided over by Chief Regional Judge Rupert Wilhoit. During the hearing, Stines entered a plea of not guilty to the murder of District Judge Kevin Mullins. The alleged confrontation that led to Mullins’ death has sent ripples of shock throughout the small eastern Kentucky community. The incident, which unfolded inside the courthouse, … Read more

Kentucky Judge Murdered in Chambers; Local Sheriff Charged with First-Degree Murder Following Dispute

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Whitesburg, KY — A shocking incident has left the small community of Whitesburg in turmoil after Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines, 43, was charged with the murder of District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, inside his own chambers. This rare and violent breach of judicial security occurred after what sources say was a heated argument between the two officials. Local and state authorities are now trying to piece together the sequence of events that led to this tragic event. According to reports, Stines was seen entering Mullins’ office shortly before the incident. He later emerged with … Read more