An accuser has come forward with allegations that slain Kentucky Judge Kevin Mullins required sexual acts in exchange for helping offenders avoid penalties.
According to a NewsNation report, Tya Adams shared details in an exclusive interview about Mullins' alleged involvement in a scheme that extended beyond the courthouse into the community. She described how the judge, whom she met during his time as an assistant commonwealth attorney, drew her into activities that involved exchanging sex for favors.
Adams explained that Mullins introduced her to his associates, leading to participation in group sexual encounters and performances for payment. She noted that these events were part of a broader pattern where the judge allegedly leveraged his position to demand compliance from those facing legal issues.
Accuser Details Coercive Encounters
Adams recounted feeling trapped by the judge's influence, fearing repercussions from the justice system and child welfare authorities if she resisted. She emphasized that while the acts were technically consensual, the power imbalance stemmed from her youth and the subsequent use of those experiences against her.
The accuser highlighted how Mullins and others in the judicial circle insisted on silence, portraying the behavior as commonplace in the area. Adams stated that disbelief from outsiders was expected because the activities were normalized among many locals, including swingers who treated it as routine entertainment.
In her interview, Adams quoted the manipulative tactics used, saying, “They would make sure to make you feel as small and degraded and belittled as possible to take your power away.” She added in another part, “It was consensual. But it was the thing that we were so young, and then they used it against us and to destroy our lives later.”
Audio Evidence Suggests Wider Scheme
Investigators discovered audio files after Mullins' death that pointed to a potential exchange of sexual favors for leniency, not limited to court proceedings. These recordings emerged following the judge's shooting in his chambers, allegedly carried out by Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. “Mickey” Stines.
The scheme reportedly operated in Whitesburg, a small Kentucky town where such arrangements were whispered about among residents. Adams' claims align with the idea that offenders could secure better outcomes by complying with Mullins' demands for sexual involvement.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the full extent of the recordings' contents, but they fueled speculation about corruption in the local legal system. The incident unfolded last year when Mullins was fatally shot at the courthouse, prompting a deeper look into his professional conduct.
Former Jailer Recalls Disturbing Invitations
Sarah Davis, who previously worked as a deputy jailer in Letcher County, shared that she personally received an invitation from Mullins to join a sexual gathering, which she turned down. Davis explained her refusal by stating, “I was raised better than that,” reflecting her discomfort with the proposal.
Although Davis never witnessed sexual acts firsthand, she described hearing accounts that she found repulsive and disturbing. These stories circulated widely in the county jail environment, reinforcing her belief in the prevalence of such behavior.
Davis noted that awareness of these activities was widespread among locals, saying, “Pretty much everybody in the county knows.” She added that her own experience of being invited confirmed the rumors she encountered while on the job.
