Man accused of killing Scott County deputy pleads guilty, sentenced to life without parole
UPDATE: Steven Sheangshang, accused of shooting to death Scott County Deputy Caleb Conley, pleaded guilty in court Wednesday, and will spend the rest of his life behind bars, without the possibility of parole.
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GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The man accused of killing Scott County Deputy Caleb Conley, 35, during a traffic stop in May 2023 is in court Wednesday for a change of plea hearing.
Steven Sheangshang, 47, had previously pleaded not guilty to charges including murder of a police officer, robbery, and wanton endangerment. However, during Wednesday’s hearing, he is expected to change his plea to guilty.
Sheangshang’s defense has argued against the possibility of a death penalty sentence, citing claims of mental health issues. Prosecutors, however, have questioned whether he is malingering—faking or exaggerating a mental illness—to avoid a harsher sentence.
The judge will determine Sheangshang’s new plea, which could have major implications for the sentencing phase of the case.
