Sheriff Stines, accused of the fatal shooting of Judge Mullins, pleaded not guilty during a virtual arraignment, with law enforcement providing no disclosed motive for the incident.
The Kentucky State Police reported an argument between Sheriff Stines and Judge Mullins occurred prior to the shooting, which left the small community of Letcher County shaken.
During the court appearance, Sheriff Stines stood between his public defender and the county jailer, illustrating the gravity of the charges against him.
Stines's next court appearance, a preliminary hearing, is set for Tuesday, as the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting continues.
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