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Las Vegas Ex-Politician Telles Claims Conspiracy in Trial Over Journalist’s Murder

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Las Vegas, Nevada — In a courtroom drama captivating the Las Vegas community, former Clark County official Robert Telles stood accused of the heinous murder of Jeff German, a seasoned investigative reporter with a 44-year career at the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The trial reached a critical juncture with closing arguments set for Monday after Telles, maintaining his innocence, suggested his conviction would be the result of a vast conspiracy. Telles, once a civil attorney before his election to the administrative role in Clark County in 2018, faced allegations of orchestrating the murder of German following … Read more

Las Vegas Teen Indicted on Terrorism Charges After Threatening ‘Lone Wolf’ Attack Online

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Las Vegas, NV — A local Las Vegas resident has been indicted on multiple terrorism-related charges, including threats to initiate “lone wolf” operations against what he described as “enemies of Allah.” The Clark County grand jury delivered the indictment on Friday, listing eight counts spanning four different categories associated with terrorism and the unlawful possession of explosive materials. Joshua Robles, who was a minor at the time of discovering his involvement, was taken into custody in November 2023 after details emerged of his deep engagement with the ideology of the Islamic State group and his … Read more

Nevada Regulators Accuse Resorts World Las Vegas of Anti-Money Laundering Violations, Seek Multi-Million Dollar Fine

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Las Vegas, Nevada — Nevada’s gaming regulators have lodged a formidable 12-count disciplinary complaint against Resorts World Las Vegas and its parent company, Malaysia-based Genting Berhad, accusing them of multiple breaches of federal anti-money laundering regulations. Allegations suggest that Resorts World allowed notorious illegal bookmakers to wager large sums, running into millions, at their Las Vegas location over a period extending more than a year. The Gaming Control Board, which filed the 31-page complaint on Thursday, is pushing for a substantial, albeit undisclosed, multi-million dollar fine. Additionally, they’re calling for stringent actions against the gaming … 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