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Former elected official accused of killing Las Vegas reporter seeks speedy trial as new attorney takes over

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former elected official in Las Vegas accused of murdering an investigative reporter is seeking a new trial date. Robert Telles, the former Democratic county administrator, has hired a new attorney, Robert Draskovich, and hopes to go to trial as early as March 18. Telles, who has pleaded not guilty to the murder charge, recently failed in his second attempt to remove the judge overseeing his case due to alleged bias against him. Prosecutors argue that there is substantial evidence linking Telles to the crime, including DNA found under the victim’s … Read more

Las Vegas Woman Poses as Attorney, Forges Judges’ Signatures: Judge Expresses Disgust

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LAS VEGAS, Nevada – A Las Vegas judge has recused herself from a case involving a woman who allegedly posed as an attorney, accepted money from clients, and forged judges’ signatures. The woman, Cenia Poulsen, was arrested by Las Vegas Metro police after a six-month investigation. It was discovered that Poulsen was never licensed as an attorney in Nevada. One instance of alleged fraud involved Poulsen using the death of a former colleague, the late Judge Melanie Tobiasson, as an excuse for delayed paperwork. Tobiasson had resigned after an ethics probe and died by suicide … Read more

Sphere Entertainment Co. Teases Positive Earnings After a Quarter of Operations in Las Vegas

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Las Vegas, Nevada – Sphere Entertainment Co., the company behind the $2.3 billion performance venue known as Sphere, is set to report earnings in early February after a full quarter of operation. The venue has been the talk of the town since it started glowing on the Fourth of July, but company officials have remained tight-lipped about the number of attendees and revenue generated. However, despite the lack of specific data, it appears that Sphere may have turned a corner after reporting significant losses in the previous quarter. The U2 residency at the venue has … Read more

Las Vegas Judge Faces Attacker in Court, Sentences Him to Prison

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — A judge in Las Vegas, Nevada was brutally attacked by a felon, and later sentenced him in court. The incident, which was captured on video, took place on January 3rd when the felon, identified as Redden, landed on top of Judge Holthus during a proceeding. Court officials and officers quickly intervened to restrain him, and Redden was subsequently arrested and jailed at the Clark County Detention Center. Prior to the attack, Redden had pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of attempted battery causing substantial bodily harm. During his court appearance, he … Read more