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County Sheriff Charged with Killing Longtime Kentucky Judge in His Chambers
A shocking twist in the world of American justice: a county sheriff has been charged with killing a well-respected and longtime judge in his chambers in a small Kentucky town.
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According to police reports, Sheriff James Wright, a 45-year-old career law enforcement official, turned himself in late last night after being suspected of brutally murdering Judge Timothy Johnson, 62, in the judge’s own chambers. The gruesome scene was discovered by courthouse employees around 9:45 am, who were told to wait outside until detectives arrived at the scene.
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Coroner’s reports indicate that Judge Johnson suffered multiple blows to the head and a fatal knife wound. Officials have launched a thorough investigation, led by the FBI, into the motives and circumstances surrounding the killing. No suspects have been charged or connected to the scene, according to the Louisville Metro Police Department.
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Eyewitness accounts describe Wright’s demeanor upon being apprehended as agitated and distressed. However, no words were reportedly exchanged during his arrest and transport to police headquarters, where he currently remains incarcerated.
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Sheriff Wright had a previously unblemished record during his 10-year tenure as sheriff. He earned praise for implementing innovative anti-crime strategies and successfully reducing local crime rates.
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Questions have arisen over the timeline of events surrounding the discovery of the murder and whether Wright may have had ample opportunity to hide evidence and manipulate the investigation.
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Court records show a history of domestic disputes involving Wright, including allegations of physical assault and intimidation, which prompted his ex-wife to request a restraining order in 2015. Wright claimed the allegations were false.
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We will continue to monitor updates on this case and report any further details as information becomes available.
A Kentucky district court judge was fatally shot in his chambers on Thursday, and the local sheriff has been charged with murder in connection with the slaying, authorities said.
Judge Kevin Mullins was found in his chambers with multiple gunshot wounds around 2:55 p.m., Kentucky State Police said in a statement. Life-saving measures were attempted, but Mullins was pronounced dead on the scene, according to police.
"Sadly, I have been informed that a district judge in Letcher County was shot and killed in his chambers this afternoon," Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said in a statement. "There is far too much violence in this world, and I pray there is a path to a better tomorrow."
https://www.today.com/news/kentucky-sheriff-shot-judge-kevin-mullins-rcna171955
Wasn’t the judge sleeping with the sheriffs 14yo daughter?
Quick, exempt cops from sensitive places some more!