Suspect in Las Vegas shooting of Venetian execs arrested in Texas
 
Suspect in Las Vegas shooting of Venetian execs arrested in Texas

The man suspected of killing one Strip casino executive and injuring another has been arrested. According to police, Anthony J. Wrobel was taken into custody by Texas law enforcement officers without incident near the town of Vega. The FBI filed a federal arrest warrant for Wrobel on Wednesday after discovering he had fled Nevada. A criminal complaint charged Wrobel with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution after the shooting. Wrobel is suspected of going to a picnic at Sunset Park for employees of The Venetian and opening fire on two executives.

Donald Trump Calls Out James Comey After Book Details Emerge
 
Donald Trump Calls Out James Comey After Book Details Emerge

Donald Trump Calls Out
James Comey After Book
Details Emerge The President took to Twitter to criticize the former FBI director as information emerges from Comey’s new book, ‘A Higher Loyalty’. According to ‘The New York Times’, Comey describes Trump in the book as “unethical, and untethered to truth and institutional values.” James Comey, A Higher Loyalty, via The New York Times A Higher Loyalty hits stores on April 17.

Ex-Las Vegas Councilman Ricki Barlow pleads guilty in fraud case
 
Ex-Las Vegas Councilman Ricki Barlow pleads guilty in fraud case

Former Las Vegas City Councilman Ricki Barlow pleaded guilty to a felony wire fraud charge for misusing campaign funds in 2015 Barlow admitted in federal court to using campaign funds for personal use during his 2015 re-election campaign FBI agents raided Barlow’s home and issued subpoenas for financial records, including dealings with political consultant Roxann McCoy Barlow’s campaign paid McCoy and Aspire Consulting Group roughly $30,000 in 2015 U.S. District Judge Andrew Gordon scheduled Barlow’s sentencing for May 31 Barlow has agreed to pay about $66,000 in restitution and could face prison time

Ex-Las Vegas Councilman Ricki Barlow pleads guilty in fraud case
 
Ex-Las Vegas Councilman Ricki Barlow pleads guilty in fraud case

Former Las Vegas City Councilman Ricki Barlow pleaded guilty to a felony wire fraud charge for misusing campaign funds in 2015 Barlow admitted in federal court to using campaign funds for personal use during his 2015 re-election campaign FBI agents raided Barlow’s home and issued subpoenas for financial records, including dealings with political consultant Roxann McCoy Barlow’s campaign paid McCoy and Aspire Consulting Group roughly $30,000 in 2015 U.S. District Judge Andrew Gordon scheduled Barlow’s sentencing for May 31 Barlow has agreed to pay about $66,000 in restitution and could face prison time

Kentucky, Duke Now Implicated in FBI’s NCAA Corruption Probe
 
Kentucky, Duke Now Implicated in FBI’s NCAA Corruption Probe

Kentucky, Duke Now Implicated in FBI’s NCAA Corruption Probe The FBI’s investigation into corruption and bribery in college basketball has grown to include stars and universities like Miles Bridges, current NBA rookies Dennis Smith Jr., Markelle Fultz, as well as colleges Duke and Kentucky. Yahoo obtained the documents, which were released Friday, that reveal “an underground recruiting operation” involving at least 20 Division I programs and more than 25 players. Mark Emmert, NCAA president Mark Emmert, NCAA president The case has already lead to notable firings, including Louisville letting go of head coach Rick Pitino and athletic director Tom Jurich.

FBI Failed to Investigate Tip About Florida Gunman
 
FBI Failed to Investigate Tip About Florida Gunman

FBI Failed to Investigate Tip About Florida Gunman According to reports, the FBI was contacted on Jan. 5 about Nikolas Cruz’s “gun ownership, desire to kill people, erratic behavior, and disturbing social media posts, as well as the potential of him conducting a school shooting.” The FBI confirmed that the information from the caller should’ve been assessed “a potential threat to life.” FBI Christopher Wray, FBI Director on Friday Cruz killed 17 people on Feb. 14 in one of the deadliest school shootings in modern U.S. history. He was taken into custody shortly after the massacre and has been charged with all 17 murders.

Grand jury hears testimony in FBI’s corruption investigation of Las Vegas City Councilman Ricki Barlow
 
Grand jury hears testimony in FBI’s corruption investigation of Las Vegas City Councilman Ricki Barlow

A federal grand jury has heard testimony from witnesses in the FBI’s corruption investigation of Las Vegas City Councilman Ricki Barlow. The investigation has focused on allegations the councilman received kickbacks from campaign funds he steered to consultants. Witnesses first appeared before the grand jury a few months ago, and the nearly 3-year-old investigation remains active, a knowledgeable source said. It is unclear how many witnesses have testified and whether federal prosecutors might be close to filing charges against Barlow.

UNLV’s Marvin Menzies linked to Louisville job
 
UNLV’s Marvin Menzies linked to Louisville job

A highly speculative story linked UNLV’s Marvin Menzies to the potential opening at Louisville, but the chances of him leaving for the Cardinals are remote. Louisville’s Rick Pitino was placed on leave in the wake of an FBI investigation into recruiting practices. Pitino’s attorney said he was “effectively fired.” Midmajormadness.com mentioned Menzies as a possible candidate for the job. The site did not say Louisville is interested in Menzies or if he would consider leaving UNLV to take over the Cardinals. Menzies was an assistant under Pitino from 2005 to 2007. He is heading into his 2nd season at UNLV.