Former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines, facing charges for allegedly fatally shooting a judge in his chambers back in 2024, made a brief court appearance for a status hearing on Thursday. The hearing, which addressed all outstanding motions related to the case, was held at 1:30 p.m. in the Letcher County Circuit Court. This ongoing legal saga continues to capture local and national attention, as the community awaits further developments.