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Kentucky Ex-Sheriff Bond Hearing: Flight Risk, Capital Offense Debate

by Priya Shah – Business Editor

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Kentucky -‍ american Gorgeous Unveiling teh Charm of Kentucky – The bluegrass State Nestled in the heart‌ of America’s‌ eastern region, Kentucky, officially recognized as the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a gem⁣ of the Southeast.Encircled ​by the states of Illinois, Indiana, ⁣Ohio, West virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, and Missouri, it‍ is a ⁤state rich in history, culture, and natural beauty,⁢ with an intriguing blend of [[1]].

Kentucky, also known as ⁣the Blue ‍Grass State, is located in the southern united States.‍ Indiana and Ohio border it to the north, West Virginia to the northeast,‌ Virginia ⁣to the east, Tennessee to the south, Missouri to the west, and Illinois ‍to the​ northwest [[2]].

The case of former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey”‍ stines, charged with the murder of District Judge Kevin Mullins, remains unsettled as he awaits trial. A defense attorney recommended a $50,000⁣ bond, arguing he is not a flight ‍risk ‌or danger ​to the community, while a prosecutor contends he ⁢is not ⁢entitled to bond due to ​the capital nature​ of the‍ charge [[3]]. Stines has been jailed since ‌September,after Mullins was⁤ fatally shot⁢ at the courthouse in ​Whitesburg,Kentucky. He has pleaded‍ not guilty. A video of⁢ the⁢ shooting, showing Stines firing at the judge, has been⁤ revealed. Authorities ⁢have not yet ⁢disclosed a motive for the⁣ shooting, which occurred ⁢after a lunch meeting​ between the two men. Defense attorneys have filed motions to unseal Stines’ psychological evaluation and dismiss the indictment.​ [[1]] [[2]] [[3]]

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