Source: BBC News [UK state media]
“A former Nevada politician has been found guilty of first degree murder for the death of a journalist who wrote critical stories about his time in office. Robert Telles, 47, has been held in jail without bail since 2022 for the stabbing of Las Vegas Review-Journal investigative journalist Jeff German. During trial, prosecutors presented the jury with DNA evidence found under Mr German’s fingernails that they said belonged to Telles – who had pleaded not guilty. A jury of 12 returned a guilty verdict on Wednesday, after deliberating for two days. Several hours later, the same jury sentenced Telles to life in prison. Telles, who was elected Clark County public administrator in 2018, sat blank faced in court on Wednesday as the judge called in the jury.” (08/29/24)