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Illegal actions of parents putting kids in danger

Kim Lewis-McClellan knew something was wrong with her 7-year-old son when he came to spend Christmas 2007 with her in Illinois. The boy, who had been living with his father in Las Vegas, complained of stomachaches and exhibited asthmatic symptoms.

Suspect fleeing police dies after Taser shots

A man died early Saturday morning after fleeing from police who used a Taser on him several times, Las Vegas police said. The name of the man was not released by authorities.

Crime for thrills grows in valley

Las Vegas valley law enforcement is trying to cope with a rising number of random, violent street attacks by thrill-seeking youth who seem to lack any compassion for their victims.

Slaying of teen puts death penalty opponent in a bind

As head of the federal public defender’s office in Nevada, Franny Forsman has spent her career passionately opposing capital punishment and advocating for those on death row.

Elite unit running HOA fraud investigation

Justice Department prosecutors from Washington have taken over the investigation into allegations of massive fraud within Las Vegas-area homeowners associations. Attorneys with the Criminal Division’s Fraud and Public Integrity Sections have been in Las Vegas for about a month, sources said.