Video of former sheriff allegedly killing judge shown in court

MORGAN COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT/Gray News) - Video of a former sheriff allegedly shooting and killing a judge was shown in court on Tuesday.

Former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines is charged in the killing of Judge Kevin Mullins in Kentucky.

Defense attorneys say Stines was experiencing an “extreme emotional disturbance” at the time of the shooting.

Stines has pleaded not guilty.

During Tuesday’s court hearing, a prosecutor showed a video of the shooting, which shows Mullins being shot several times and falling behind his desk in his chambers.

The video in court only played for about 20 seconds, but Kentucky State Police said the full recording of their interaction is longer.

People in the courtroom were heard sobbing as the video was shown.

A detective testified Stines was the shooter. The detective said after the shooting, Stines appeared calm and said, “Treat me fair.”

During cross-examination, the detective also testified that Stines tried to call his daughter from his and Mullins’ phones.

The case will now be sent to a grand jury.

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