Kentucky Sheriff who killed judge plans to retire

His retirement has nothing to do with his charges, according to the criminal defense lawyer who announced it

Mullins and Stines in their official government portraits

Letcher County Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines shot dead District Judge Kevin Mullins in his chambers, was charged with first-degree murder, and has pleaded not guilty. It soon became apparent that Stines had no intention of resigning, despite the inconvenience of his incarceration, leaving authorit…