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Former Las Vegas TV Reporter Says Wrongfully Convicted Woman Gave Money to Her Son

Cyndi Lundeberg, who once worked at KVVU Channel 5, shared the news on social media. She made clear that the money went to her four-year-old son and that she took none of it for herself. Journalism ethics experts had mixed reactions to.

New Family Justice Center Opens in Las Vegas to Expand Support for Abuse Survivors

New Family Justice Center Opens in Las Vegas to Expand Support for Abuse Survivors SafeNest has opened Nevada’s first family justice center of its kind, gathering more than 20 organizations and services in one location for people leaving abusive situations. The new.

Lawyer Says Las Vegas Gambler Was Set Up in Bookie Case

William West Roberts, 57, faces charges for operating an unlicensed gaming spot, taking bets without the required license, attempting to launder funds, and accepting illegal wagers. Prosecutors say the activity involved about $8 million in bets at Nevada sportsbooks and through a.

Opinion Piece Notes That Online Scams Have Moved Well Past Older Schemes

A recent opinion column in the Las Vegas Sun examines how internet scams have changed and why they still cost people large sums of money. The writer notes that old Nigerian prince emails and certain text-message support tricks have largely lost their.

Arizona Appeals Court Tosses Manslaughter Sentence After AI Video of Victim Is Used

The Arizona Court of Appeals ordered a new sentencing hearing for Gabriel Paul Horcasitas in the 2021 shooting death of Christopher Pelkey. The court said the AI video was not reliable because it did not show real events and presented statements as.

Judge Rules Former Campus Monitor Unfit for Trial in Student Sex Case

A Clark County judge has stopped a criminal case against a former school campus monitor after deciding he cannot currently understand the proceedings or help his own lawyer. Antonio Vaughn, who is 43, is now facing multiple charges tied to alleged sexual.

Repeat Sex Offender Sentenced to 10 Years for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

Max Milton pleaded guilty to one count of possession of child pornography. Chief United States District Judge Andrew P. Gordon sentenced him to 120 months in prison, followed by 30 years of supervised release. The FBI investigated the case, and Assistant U.S..

ICE Enforcement Actions at Harry Reid Airport Leave Local Officials Seeking Answers

Federal immigration agents have made several arrests at Harry Reid International Airport over the past few months, and one of the more recent cases involved a staff member who works for a California lawmaker. Local officials are frustrated that the county department.

Henderson Police Officer Indicted in Alleged Military Equipment Theft Scheme

The indictment was unsealed on September 8 and lists officer Conrad Lillegard along with Alexander Rubey, Marcus Hollmann, Scott Martin and Alex Pelc. Prosecutors say the group took night vision goggles and other military items, removed or altered identifying marks, and sold.

Pennsylvania Officials Credit Targeted Investments for Drop in Violent Crime

An opinion column in the Las Vegas Sun says a mix of prevention programs, victim support, and extra resources for law enforcement has helped reduce violent crime in Pennsylvania. The writers, Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and Nick Wilson from the Center.