Politician

Midlands Politician and Lawyer Faces Suspension of Law License Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

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Columbia, SC – A prominent Midlands attorney and political figure is currently under scrutiny following allegations of sexual harassment. The South Carolina Supreme Judicial Court has taken the measure of suspending his law license pending further investigation. The lawyer, who has not been named in order to respect legal processes, is alleged to have engaged in inappropriate behavior that came to light following complaints from several of his staff. Witnesses and those affected have been urged to come forward as part of the ongoing investigation. The implications of these accusations extend beyond the personal ramifications … Read more

Former Politician Convicted in High-Profile Murder Case of Las Vegas Journalist

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Las Vegas, NV — A former politician was found guilty by a jury on Wednesday for the murder of a Las Vegas investigative journalist in 2022. The verdict arrives after a closely watched trial that highlighted the perils journalists may face in the line of duty. The victim, whose probing reports had often irked many powerful local figures, was shot dead outside his home in what prosecutors labeled a targeted killing. The evidence presented during the trial underscored the grave risks reporters can encounter, especially when their work challenges the influential. The defendant, who had … Read more

Jurors Set to Hear Arguments in High-Profile Trial of Former Politician Charged with the Murder of Las Vegas Journalist

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Las Vegas, Nevada — The trial of a former city official charged with the murder of a Las Vegas journalist began Monday, as prosecutors prepared to lay out a case that could resonate with concerns about press freedom and political corruption. Robert Telles, a 46-year-old Democrat who once served as a Clark County administrator, faces allegations of fatally stabbing veteran investigative reporter Jeff German outside his home in September. German, 69, was known for his hard-hitting journalism that often scrutinized local politics and crime, making the case particularly poignant for supporters of a free press. … Read more

Las Vegas Politician May Reveal Defense Tactics as Jury Selection Begins in High-Profile Journalist Murder Trial

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Las Vegas, NV – As jury selection unfolds in the murder case of a Las Vegas journalist, the central figure, a local politician, hinted at the defense strategy that he might employ in the upcoming trial. The former elected official faces serious allegations of orchestrating the killing, an accusation that has stirred considerable attention both locally and nationally due to the implications for press freedom and political accountability. The case began when the journalist, who had been actively reporting on alleged corruption involving the politician, was found murdered, setting off a high-profile investigation. The charges … Read more