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Judge to remain in place despite former sheriff Shawn Stines’ requests

WHITESBURG, Ky. (Court TV) — The Kentucky Supreme Court has ruled against a former sheriff charged with murder, which means the current judge will remain on his case. Shawn ‘Mickey’ Stines walks into ...
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Kentucky Supreme Court denies Shawn Stines' motion to remove presiding judge in his shooting case

The Kentucky Supreme Court has denied a motion by Shawn Stines to disqualify the special judge presiding over his Letcher County case. In an order entered on April 18, 2026, the Deputy Chief Justice ...
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Former KY sheriff accused of murder makes another push for judge’s recusal

LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (WJHL) — The former Letcher County sheriff accused of shooting and killing a judge in his chambers is continuing to seek the recusal of the judge presiding over his case. Former ...