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Kentucky town to lay judge to rest as questions swirl about argument police say led up to his killing and sheriff’s arrest

As residents of a small town in southeast Kentucky mourn the loss of a prominent district judge, they’re looking for answers about the argument that authorities say led up to his killing inside the judge’s chambers and the sheriff’s arrest in his death.

WLKY · 15h

Letcher County sheriff charged with fatally shooting judge; Prosecutor recuses himself from case

After announcing he was recusing himself from the case because of this relationships with the two men, the Commonwealth's Attorney for Letcher County is urging people to stop spreading rumors about what may have happened in the shooting death of a judge there.

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Letcher County sheriff arrested, faces murder charge in deadly courthouse shooting

Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines has been arrested and charged with first degree murder in the courthouse shooting.

Kentucky judge shooting stuns Letcher County. Who is Sheriff Mickey Stines? Who is Kevin Mullins?

Where is Letcher County, Kentucky? Sheriff Mickey Stines accused of killing judge in courthouse. What to know about the ...

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Letcher County judge shot, sheriff arrested. See a timeline of events

Two days have passed since the Letcher County Sheriff allegedly walked into a judge's chambers and shot him. Here's a look at ...

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Funeral services announced for Letcher County judge allegedly shot by sheriff

Police responded to the Letcher County Courthouse on a shooting on Tuesday that reportedly occurred in the District Courtroom, according to The Mountain Eagle on Facebook.

What Kentucky leaders and residents said about Letcher County Courthouse shooting

A Kentucky State Police spokesman said shots were fired inside the Letcher County Courthouse at 2:55 p.m. after an argument ...

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