A shocking revelation has emerged in the case of the rural Kentucky judge who was fatally shot by a sheriff in his own chambers. According to a witness who spoke to police, District Judge Kevin Mullins allegedly ran the courthouse like a “brothel” and engaged in a sex-for-favors scheme with women brought to his office.
The witness, Sabrina Adkins, disclosed in a police audio recording obtained by NewsNation that she had been coerced into sexual favors by one of Sheriff Shawn Stines’ deputies, Ben Fields, in exchange for leniency while under house arrest in 2022. Adkins claimed that the sextortion was not an isolated incident and implicated multiple individuals, including Judge Mullins and Deputy Fields, in a long-standing racket involving the coercion of women for sexual favors.
Adkins alleged that she had seen videos of “higher ups” engaging in sexual activities in Mullins’ chambers and suggested that the courthouse was being used as a brothel. This shocking revelation adds a disturbing layer to the case, which already includes the brutal shooting of Judge Mullins by Sheriff Stines in his office.
Security camera footage captured Stines entering Mullins’ chambers and firing multiple rounds at close range, resulting in the judge’s tragic death. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, but authorities are investigating the possibility of a sex scandal being connected to the crime.
Stines and Mullins were longtime friends, with a relationship spanning over three decades. They were even seen having lunch together just hours before the fatal shooting. After surrendering to the authorities, Stines claimed that he acted out of a fear for his wife and child’s safety, suggesting a possible emotional disturbance.
Stines has pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder of a public official, which carries the potential for the death penalty. His attorney has described the crime as a crime of passion fueled by extreme emotions. The case continues to unravel with each new revelation, shedding light on the dark underbelly of the justice system in Letcher County, Kentucky.
