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The attorney for former Letcher County, Kentucky Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines is planning to argue that his client is not culpable for the murder of District Judge Kevin Mullins by way of insanity, court records show.
Stines, 43, “intends to present expert evidence relating to a mental disease or defect or mental condition bearing on the issue of guilt and punishment,” according to a filing by attorney Jeremy Bartley.
The filing also says that Stines “intends to present a defense of insanity, as well as a defense of extreme emotional disturbance.”
Former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines can be seen pointing his gun at District Court Judge Kevin Mullins. (Letcher County Handout)
Fox News Digital reached out to Stines’ attorney and prosecutor Jackie Steele for comment.
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Fox News’ Christina Coulter contributed to this report.