Victim speaks in case possibly tied to Sheriff killing Judge - Kentucky courthouse brothel coverup?
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Summary
Takeaways
- ❖Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stein is accused of murdering Judge Kevin Mullins in his chambers.
- ❖The murder investigation has reportedly exposed allegations of a "sex-for-freedom" scheme involving the judge and other officials.
- ❖Sabrina, a victim, detailed how Deputy Ben Fields coerced her into sexual acts in Judge Mullins' chambers, manipulating her house arrest monitor.
- ❖Sabrina saw a video of Judge Mullins having sex with another woman in his chambers and reported it to authorities, but "nothing was done."
- ❖Tia Adams, another victim, confirmed the widespread knowledge of the "sex-for-freedom" scheme, stating it was "very well known" for decades.
- ❖Victims believe their drug addiction and criminal histories made them "perfect victims" as authorities dismissed their claims.
- ❖The judge's murder is viewed by some victims as a desperate act to stop or expose the pervasive corruption.
- ❖Local authorities allegedly failed to investigate initial reports of misconduct, requiring intervention from the Attorney General's office.
Insights
1Deputy Ben Fields Allegedly Exploited Vulnerable Women on House Arrest
Sabrina detailed how Deputy Ben Fields, responsible for her house arrest, would meet her in Judge Mullins' chambers after hours, remove her ankle monitor, and coerce her into sexual acts. She felt compelled due to his control over her freedom and fear of returning to a "nasty" jail. This led to Fields' arrest and a settlement with the Sheriff's office.
He told me to put my foot up on the desk and he took my bracelet off... it was about the third time before I actually had to do anything... he unzipped his pants and pulled them down... I mean, he had my whole life in his hands.
2Allegations of Judge Mullins' Involvement in "Sex-for-Freedom" Scheme
Sabrina claimed to have seen a VHS video of Judge Mullins having sex with a woman in his chambers. Tia Adams corroborated this, stating it was "very well known" that women could trade sex with the judge and other officials for leniency on charges or to help family members.
Sabrina: "I did tell him that I saw video... I saw Judge Mullins... he was having sex with her." Tia: "Very well known. Like every girl like everybody knows that. Even with um lawyers, too. It's not just the judges."
3Systemic Failure to Investigate and Protect Victims
Sabrina and Tia both reported that their allegations were initially dismissed by local authorities, with one instance where Post 13 in Hazard allegedly refused to investigate a sexual assault case due to being "too close." Victims felt their backgrounds as drug addicts with criminal histories made them "perfect victims" who wouldn't be believed.
Sabrina: "I told authorities about this but she says nothing was done... Post 13 told him they were too close to work, you know, working with them to take the case." Tia: "Nobody's saying anything. The people are people have been making videos and coming out with their story for a long time, but they're being retaliated against."
4Judge's Murder Potentially Linked to Cover-Up
Sabrina and Tia both expressed a belief that Sheriff Stein's alleged murder of Judge Mullins was connected to the widespread corruption. Sabrina framed it as a "cover up," while Tia saw it as a desperate act to force attention on the issues, believing "finally somebody is going to see this cuz now they can't look away."
Sabrina: "Honestly, to me, it was um like kind of a cover up. He didn't want him to tell the things on him." Tia: "I thought finally, finally somebody is going to see this cuz now they can't look away. They have to look. They have to see what's happening here."
Lessons
- Federal authorities (FBI, US Attorney's Office) should launch a comprehensive and independent investigation into the alleged systemic corruption and sexual exploitation within the Letcher County justice system, ensuring victim protection and unbiased inquiry.
- Implement robust oversight mechanisms and whistleblower protections in small, isolated judicial districts to prevent and address abuses of power, especially concerning vulnerable populations on probation or house arrest.
- Provide specialized support and legal aid for victims with criminal histories or substance abuse issues, recognizing their heightened vulnerability to exploitation and the systemic barriers they face in seeking justice.
Notable Moments
Sabrina's Forced Sexual Encounters in Judge's Chambers
Sabrina describes Deputy Ben Fields removing her ankle monitor in Judge Mullins' chambers and coercing her into sexual acts, highlighting the extreme vulnerability and control exerted by law enforcement.
Discovery of Judge Mullins' Alleged Sex Tape
Sabrina recounts seeing a VHS tape depicting Judge Mullins having sex with another woman in his chambers, a detail she reported to authorities who allegedly did nothing.
Tia Adams' Account of Generational Exploitation
Tia Adams details how her mother also had sex with the judge for leniency and how it was "very well known" that women could trade sex for legal favors, spanning decades.
Victims' Belief that Judge's Murder was a Cover-Up or Exposure Attempt
Both Sabrina and Tia express the opinion that Sheriff Stein's alleged murder of Judge Mullins was connected to the corruption, either as a cover-up or a desperate act to bring the truth to light.
Quotes
"The acting sheriff accused of killing the judge in the judge's uh chambers. Very, very unusual."
"This murder seems to have opened up a can of worms in Lecher County."
"He had my whole life in his hands, you know, and the Lechro County Jail is a very nasty nasty jail at that time."
"I mean, who's going to believe me? you know, I'm a drug addict and he's a deputy."
"If they would have took me seriously and maybe believed me a little, Judge Mullins may still be alive. He might be in prison, but he would still be alive today."
"Honestly, to me, it was um like kind of a cover up. He didn't want him to tell the things on him, you know, kind like telling you, you telling me, so I'm going to get rid of you."
"It was it was well known. It was a normal thing to do."
"Just because we're addicts don't mean that we're not telling the truth."
"Very well known. Like every girl like everybody knows that. Even with um lawyers, too. It's not just the judges."
"He holds my entire life in his hands. He's the one that makes the decisions over whether I get to keep my children or not."
"I thought finally, finally somebody is going to see this cuz now they can't look away. They have to look. They have to see what's happening here."
"Once they get their hooks in you, they never let you go. You don't get to live. You don't get to choose your life. You don't choose your own path. They do that for you."
"They don't like for us to get sober. When we get sober, we start to heal and we start to speak on who hurt us. And they don't like that."
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