Kentucky sheriff charged with killing judge faced lawsuit

A Kentucky sheriff charged with fatally shooting a judge in his chambers Thursday was embroiled in a legal case before the deadly encounter. Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines gave a deposition this week in a lawsuit accusing him of failing to investigate sexual abuse allegations involving one of his deputies.

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[michaelshive]

That's what happens when cops have qualified immunity.

[kendrapratt]

I’m still just as confused after watching this

[duradim]

I think there is more to this story than what has been told.

[nunyabuziness]

That's the worst thing to be while in prison is an ex Sheriff😂

[chrisgunsandguitars]

Did I hear her say some deputy used the judges chambers to sexually assault a woman? If there isn’t an error in her comment, then there is more to this story.

[craigstahl]

It seems like a good time to hear a lecture about blue state lawlessness.

[daviddobson]

I guess he doesn't have to worry about the lawsuit anymore.

[jc]

Heard there is .uch more to this story..heard it and looks like Justice served.

[khrcar]

Can someone please tell me how in the world a “deputy could repeatedly Assault someone in this same judges chambers”..?!?!?

That’s about as weird a story as I’ve heard today …

[cardinalncube]

He judged the judge and sentenced him to death lol😂😂😂

[goodtoGoNow]

I'm confused about the rumors that the Judge was diddling this sheriff's young daughter. No news sources seem to be covering that -- either to declare it or to deny it. Why?

[ladonnatomana]

I guess that Sheriff had had enough 'n was that Judge covering something up 🤔

[wallacecash]

It's obvious there's more to this story.

[MiddleArthur]

This video did a horrible job at explaining the report and bringing more clarity to the situation.

[CraigHolliman]

Were the glasses added to the sheriff's pictures?.. maybe look nerdy?

[CC-yqjh]

It sounds like the REAL victim here, is the woman who was repeatedly SA’d in the Judges chambers.

There’s definitely a lot more to this story.

[KentaObscuro]

He surrendered without incident... except that one thing...

[marciomaia]

I’m confused. Why did the sheriff unalive the judge? This reporter leaves you with more questions than answers.

[CraigHolliman]

Is there anyone the sheriff is not allowed to be around during his jail stay..and why?

[jerrycostanza]

Usual suspects, ⚪️ men over 30 years old are almost 60 percent of the offender list. Wouldn't let them watch my kids on TV