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Former sheriff accused of killing judge wins pause on second mental health evaluation
By Murry Lee · Oct 20, 2026 · Local, Crime, News

Former sheriff accused of killing judge wins pause on second mental health evaluation

LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (WJHL) — The former Letcher County sheriff accused of killing a judge in his chambers has managed to temporarily halt an order that would have required him to undergo a second mental health evaluation. The Kentucky Court of Appeals granted a stay that puts a pause on the Letcher County Circuit Court's [...]

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