Kentucky Sheriff Allegedly Murders Judge In His Chambers

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A Kentucky sheriff allegedly shot and killed a state judge on Thursday in a rural Kentucky courthouse after an argument. Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines, 43, allegedly shot and killed District Judge Kevin…

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