A former Kentucky sheriff accused of killing a judge was experiencing an "extreme emotional disturbance," his attorney said.

Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines is accused of killing District Judge Kevin Mullins in the judge’s chambers in ...

Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines is accused of killing District Judge Kevin Mullins in the judge’s chambers in the city of Whitesburg on Sept. 19 Kentucky Court of Justice/AP ...

WHITESBURG, Kentucky – Since the local sheriff ... In late September, prosecutors say, Sheriff Mickey Stines drew his gun on Judge Kevin Mullins, his longtime co-worker and friend.

is where Sheriff Mickey Stines is accused of fatally shooting District Judge Kevin Mullins, a friend and co-worker, on Sept. 19. (Arden Barnes for NPR) WHITESBURG, Kentucky – Since the local ...

WHITESBURG, Kentucky ... down the district judge last month, the people of Letcher County remain unsettled and perplexed by this one-of-a-kind killing. In late September, prosecutors say, Sheriff ...