Robert Telles, former Clark County elected official, hired Ryan Helmick to defend him against charges he killed Review-Journal investigative reporter Jeff German.
Arthur Kane
Reporter: Investigations/Projects
Email: akane@reviewjournal.com
Phone: (702) 383-0286
X: @ArthurMKane
Art has been a reporter, editor, producer and executive producer at top metro newspapers and a top 20-market television station. His work sparked indictments, audits and changes to state law. He has been honored with two DuPont-Columbia awards, a Peabody and been a finalist for the Investigative Reporters and Editors honor.
Robert Telles, charged with Jeff German’s murder, has two public defenders despite court rules saying only the indigent can get free counsel. He reported 6 properties and an income of $20k a month.
City marshals never interviewed Councilwoman Victoria Seaman about her allegation that she was assaulted by Councilwoman Michele Fiore last year.
Charges of conflicts of interest and mudslinging have characterized the Henderson Ward 3 council race, in which the candidates mostly agree on the issues.
Las Vegas police have located a duffel bag they suspect the killer was carrying that is tied to slaying of reporter Jeff German. An autopsy indicated he likely died quickly, a medical expert said.
The report said the video posed a “substantial risk of damage to the political images and reputations” of the two women, but concluded the evidence does not support a “cover-up” for the city’s benefit.
Las Vegas city councilwoman Victoria Seaman filed a lawsuit against colleague Michele Fiore, accusing her of assault during a 2021 fight. The city is accused of destroying evidence.
Jeff Wells, Clark County Deputy Manager, has overseen four departments where serious misconduct was exposed by the Review-Journal, including the public administrator’s office.
The Clark County official accused of murdering investigative reporter Jeff German was arrested at his home after a fight with his wife, who hid in a room and called police.
Telles, an attorney and elected Clark County’s public administrator, was arrested this week in the killing of Review-Journal reporter Jeff German.
State police won’t investigate Nye County deputies who failed to stop an intoxicated driver who killed three people. A county district attorney is continuing to push for a probe.
The FBI opened a probe into allegations of misconduct by Nye Sheriff’s Capt. David Boruchowitz after Review-Journal reports of alleged abuse of power and ethics concerns.
The Nye County district attorney has asked the state to investigate whether sheriff’s deputies should face criminal charges and whether the department withheld key evidence.
Tyler Kennedy was sentenced Tuesday for up to 20 years for each of three counts of DUI causing death in a Nye County crash involving an Idaho family. Kennedy admitted to drug use.
Reid International Airport staff failed to monitor Clark County employees who used keycards to park free for personal use despite previous stories revealing abuse.
