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Sheriff accused of killing judge is using mental health defense — but doesn’t want any more evaluations

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LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (Court TV) — Attorneys representing a former sheriff accused of killing a judge in chambers say they plan to use a mental health defense — but don’t want prosecutors to send another doctor to interview him. Shawn “Mickey” Stines, 44, was the sheriff of Letcher County on Sept.

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  1. Foxlexington

    Defense for former Letcher County sheriff appeals order for second mental evaluation (opens Foxlexington)

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    Attorneys for former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines have appealed a court order requiring him to undergo a second mental evaluation regarding the fatal shooting of District Judge Kevin Mullins.

  2. Court TV

    Sheriff accused of killing judge is using mental health defense — but doesn’t want any more evaluations (opens Court TV)

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    LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (Court TV) — Attorneys representing a former sheriff accused of killing a judge in chambers say they plan to use a mental health defense — but don’t want prosecutors to send another doctor to interview him. Shawn “Mickey” Stines, 44, was the sheriff of Letcher County on Sept.