A judge has denied Michele Fiore’s request for a new trial, upholding the original verdict. The decision marks a significant development in the ongoing legal proceedings against the former Nevada assemblywoman.
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Former USA Gymnastics coach sentenced to prison in a high-profile sex abuse case, marking a significant moment in the ongoing fight against abuse in sports, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
A Republican who recently won a county seat has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting his daughter, The Guardian reports. The case has sparked outrage and raised questions about vetting processes in local elections.
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, recently released from prison, made an appearance at a Trump rally in Las Vegas. His presence adds to the rally’s heightened tensions amid ongoing political divisions.
Las Vegas faces a rising crime wave amid a police shortage and shifts in California’s prison policies, which critics say have led to an influx of offenders in the city. Officials call for urgent reforms.
A former Las Vegas official convicted of killing a journalist was sentenced to serve at least 28 years in prison, The Guardian reports. The case highlights ongoing concerns about press freedom and accountability.
A former Las Vegas-area Democratic politician has been sentenced to a minimum of 28 years in prison for the murder of a reporter, marking a significant development in the high-profile case, CNN reports.