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Ex-politician indicted in killing of Las Vegas journalist could face death penalty
10/22/2022 9:44:00 AM Robert Telles was indicted on a murder charge in the killing of a veteran investigative journalist who wrote articles critical of him
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Robert 'Rob' Telles, a former Las Vegas-area politician, has been indicted on a murder charge in the killing of a veteran journalist who wrote articles critical of him and his managerial conduct. The charge carries the possibility of the death penalty. Robert Telles was indicted on a murder charge in the killing of a veteran investigative journalist who wrote articles critical of him The state Supreme Court has suspended Telles' law license pending a State Bar of Nevada investigation of allegations that he misappropriated client funds.He was arrested Sept. 7, several days after the Sept. 2 stabbing death of Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German outside German's home. Telles is being held without bail at the Clark County jail. Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson has said he'll make a decision in coming weeks whether Telles, will face the death penalty.Prosecutors have characterized the evidence against Telles as overwhelming, including DNA believed to be from Telles found beneath German's fingernails; video showing a man believed to be Telles walking near German's home; and a vehicle believed to be Telles' in the area. Read more:
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The series returns to Philadelphia tied up 1-1. Read more >> I’m available for hookup Jailed ex-politician indicted in killing of Vegas journalistA former Las Vegas-area politician has been indicted on a murder charge — which carries the possibility of the death penalty — in the killing of a veteran investigative journalist who wrote articles critical of him and his managerial conduct. Robert “Rob” Telles, 45, was indicted Thursday and scheduled for arraignment next Wednesday in Clark County District Court, according to court records. One of Telles’ court-appointed lawyers, Edward Kane, declined to comment about the indictment, a move by prosecutors that means Telles will not face a preliminary hearing of evidence that had been scheduled next week. Jailed ex-politician indicted in killing of Vegas journalistRobert “Rob” Telles, 45, was indicted Thursday and scheduled for arraignment next Wednesday in Clark County District Court, according to court records. Former official indicted for allegedly murdering journalist who investigated himRobert Telles has been formally indicted by the Clark County grand jury on the charge of murder in the stabbing death of Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German. Former Democrat Nevada county official. Democrats Former democrat Nevada county official-there you go I fixed the headline for you at no charge!! Former official indicted for allegedly murdering journalist who investigated himRobert Telles has been formally indicted by the Clark County grand jury on the charge of murder in the stabbing death of Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German. Brad Stevens Says Robert Williams Return Timeline Has Not ChangedBrad Stevens Says Robert Williams Return Timeline Has Not Changed - RealGM Wiretap It's always been unknown Ed Sheeran on why he performed at Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s wedding“I’ve always had a lovely relationship with him. He’s super sweet,” Sheeran said of the Patriots owner. Las Vegas public official arrested on suspicion of murder in investigative reporter's death The state Supreme Court has suspended Telles' law license pending a State Bar of Nevada investigation of allegations that he misappropriated client funds.Politician Person involved in politics; person who holds or seeks positions in government LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former Las Vegas-area politician has been indicted on a murder charge — which carries the possibility of the death penalty — in the killing of a veteran investigative journalist who wrote articles critical of him and his managerial conduct.LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former Las Vegas-area politician has been indicted on a murder charge — which carries the possibility of the death penalty — in the killing of a veteran investigative journalist who wrote articles critical of him and his managerial conduct.The indictment alleges the murder was "perpetrated by lying in wait. He was arrested Sept. 7, several days after the Sept. One of Telles’ court-appointed lawyers, Edward Kane, declined to comment about the indictment, a move by prosecutors that means Telles will not face a preliminary hearing of evidence that had been scheduled next week. 2 stabbing death of Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German outside German's home. The state Supreme Court has suspended Telles' law license pending a State Bar of Nevada investigation of allegations that he misappropriated client funds. Telles is being held without bail at the Clark County jail. The state Supreme Court has suspended Telles' law license pending a State Bar of Nevada investigation of allegations that he misappropriated client funds. Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson has said he'll make a decision in coming weeks whether Telles, will face the death penalty. 3. Prosecutors have characterized the evidence against Telles as overwhelming, including DNA believed to be from Telles found beneath German's fingernails; video showing a man believed to be Telles walking near German's home; and a vehicle believed to be Telles' in the area. 7, several days after the Sept. 2 stabbing death of Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German outside German’s home. German, 69, was widely respected for his tenacity, and his colleagues said he was working on follow-up reports about Telles and the public administrator's office when he was killed. A separate case is pending before the state Supreme Court over concerns about revealing German's confidential sources and notes. Telles is being held without bail at the Clark County jail. A judge has issued an order preventing police from accessing the records, which police, prosecutors and Telles' defense attorneys say they want to review for additional evidence — including the possibility that someone other then Telles had a motive to kill German. Prosecutors have characterized the evidence against Telles as overwhelming, including DNA believed to be from Telles found beneath German’s fingernails; video showing a man believed to be Telles walking near German’s home; and a vehicle believed to be Telles’ in the area. The Review-Journal, with backing from dozens of media organizations, argues that the government should not be able to access German's cellphone and electronic devices. Prosecutors have characterized the evidence against Telles as overwhelming, including DNA believed to be from Telles found beneath German’s fingernails; video showing a man believed to be Telles walking near German’s home; and a vehicle believed to be Telles’ in the area. The murder was "willful, deliberate and premeditated," and "perpetrated by lying in wait" for the 69-year-old German, the indictment alleged. The newspaper cites Nevada's so-called"news shield law," which is among the strictest in the nation, along with the federal Privacy Protection Act and First Amendment safeguards. The Review-Journal on Friday reported that Telles was assigned two deputy Clark County public defenders at public expense despite reporting to the court last month that he and his wife were making $20,500 per month before his arrest and that he owns five rental houses in Hot Springs, Arkansas. A separate case is pending before the state Supreme Court over concerns about revealing German’s confidential sources and notes. A judge has issued an order preventing police from accessing the records, which police, prosecutors and Telles’ defense attorneys say they want to review for additional evidence — including the possibility that someone other then Telles had a motive to kill German. Property records show the couple also own a Las Vegas home with a taxable value of more than $320,000. . Story continues The Review-Journal, with backing from dozens of media organizations, argues that the government should not be able to access German’s cellphone and electronic devices.