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Man gets life sentences in girl’s kidnapping, assault: Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010; A man convicted on multiple felony counts tied to the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl three years ago was sentenced today to multiple life terms. Edward Adams, 27, was convicted in November.
Henderson man sentenced in international child abduction case: Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010; A Henderson man found guilty in an international child abduction case after forging a passport application for his 2-year-old daughter and taking her to Canada was sentenced Monday to a maximum of four years in prison.
Man accused in fatal frying pan attack indicted: Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010; A British motivational speaker accused of killing a Las Vegas woman in a frying pan attack before putting her severed body into a trash can filled with bleach has been indicted on a murder charge in connection with her death.
Hearing set for teen accused in fatal toddler beating: Monday, Jan. 11, 2010; A preliminary hearing for a teenager accused of fatally beating a toddler boy last year has been set.
Slain court officer remembered for service to Las Vegas: Monday, Jan. 11, 2010; Hundreds gathered Monday afternoon to pay their respects to slain court security officer Stanley Cooper, who died in a hail of gunfire Jan. 4 at the Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse in downtown Las Vegas. Sens. Harry Reid and John Ensign were two of the nearly half-dozen speakers who addressed hundreds of mourners at Central Christian Church in Henderson.
FCC chairman at CES: Broadband plan key to national infrastructure: Friday, Jan. 8, 2010; Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski discussed the agency’s plans for nationwide broadband expansion and emphasized the importance of a “free flow of expression” on the Internet during a session Friday at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Funeral procession for slain court officer will travel Strip: Friday, Jan. 8, 2010; The Monday funeral procession for slain court security officer Stanley Cooper will start in downtown Las Vegas and continue along the Las Vegas Strip before arriving at Central Christian Church in Henderson, Metro Police announced today.
Driver sentenced for crash that injured 10-year-old stepson: Friday, Jan. 8, 2010; A Las Vegas man who in June crashed his SUV through a block wall in the northwest valley with his 10-year-old stepson in the front seat was sentenced today to prison time on a reckless driving charge.
After $338,306 payment missed, scam case goes to court: Friday, Jan. 8, 2010; The case against a man suspected of scamming millions of dollars from elderly victims in a real estate development is moving to district court after he failed to make a restitution payment of more than $300,000.
CES: Consumers want on-demand video, but media companies not delivering: Friday, Jan. 8, 2010; The popularity of devices like smartphones, set-top streaming boxes and Internet-capable televisions would seem to indicate consumers have a hunger for on-demand video.
But a disconnect between what people want and what media companies are willing or able to provide continues to exist.
Nevada among states to settle with drugmaker: Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010; A $22.5 million settlement has been reached in an antitrust lawsuit filed by Nevada and 25 other states against a drugmaker alleged to have blocked generic competition to popular cholesterol drug TriCor, state Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto announced today.
Funeral for courthouse shooting victim will be Monday: Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010; Funeral arrangements for slain court security officer Stan Cooper, who died Monday in a shooting at the federal courthouse in Las Vegas, have been set, said Assistant Chief Deputy Marshal Javier Jimenez.
Man pleads guilty to DUI in death of relay runner: Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010; A 25-year-old Henderson man is facing prison time after pleading guilty today to being under the influence of alcohol when he fatally struck a relay runner in October. Kunz was one of about 2,400 people taking part in the 180-mile Ragnar Relay run.
Man sentenced to life in Luxor pipe bomb case: Sentencing for co-defendant postponed until later this month; Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010; One of two men found guilty of killing another man with a pipe bomb detonated at the Luxor parking garage was formally sentenced today to life in prison without parole. Omar Rueda-Denvers, 34, was sentenced on a charge of first-degree murder for a pipe bomb explosion on the garage roof of the Luxor on May 7, 2007, that killed Willebaldo Dorantes Antonio. Dorantes Antonio’s girlfriend, Caren Chali, was near the explosion but was unharmed.
Sentencing delayed for slot machine cheats in Black Book: Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010; Sentencing has been postponed for two casino cheats listed in Nevada's Black Book and a woman who was their accomplice in a 2006 slot machine-cheating scheme used at several Las Vegas-area casinos.
Sony aims to become global leader in 3-D: Company announces new 3-D televisions, gaming console and feature films; Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010; It was standing room only as members of the media donned 3-D glasses to watch pop star Taylor Swift perform in the flesh — and on-screen in three dimensions — during Sony's press conference Wednesday afternoon at the International Consumer Electronics Show.
Man charged in girlfriend's death still hospitalized after jump: Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010; The arraignment of a Las Vegas man arrested in the death of his live-in girlfriend has been delayed again because he remains hospitalized from injuries authorities say he suffered when he jumped from his apartment building after the alleged slaying almost four weeks ago.
Driver pleads not guilty in pedestrian death case: Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010; A man who allegedly lost control of his vehicle and fatally struck a pedestrian pleaded not guilty today in district court.
Death penalty sought for 2 in Metro officer's death: Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010; Prosecutors will seek the death penalty against two of the six men charged in the November slaying of a Metro Police officer, the Clark County District Attorney’s office said today.
Search conducted after bomb call to justice center: Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010; Metro Police conducted a search of the Regional Justice Center Tuesday afternoon after receiving a report of a possible bomb, courts spokesman Michael Sommermeyer said.
Courthouse gunman had history of brushes with law: Building nearly back to normal a day after deadly attack; Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010; A disgruntled man who fatally shot a court security officer Monday morning intentionally set fire to his apartment three hours before the shooting, then walked nearly three miles to the federal courthouse and fired five rounds.
NLV motorcycle officer injured in collision: Monday, Jan. 4, 2010; A North Las Vegas motorcycle police officer suffered minor injuries in a collision Monday afternoon near Martin Luther King Boulevard and West Craig Road.
Courthouse gunman upset over legal case: Officer dies in federal courthouse shooting; suspect dies in shootout; Monday, Jan. 4, 2010; A man upset over losing a lawsuit regarding his Social Security benefits walked into the Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse in downtown Las Vegas on Monday morning, pulled a shotgun from beneath his jacket and opened fire, killing a court security officer.
New Year's party revs up on Fremont Street: About 30,000 ring in 2010 in downtown Las Vegas; Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009; The self-described “happiest mayor in the universe,” Las Vegas’ Oscar Goodman, saw a world of hurt in his city last year. Unemployment spiked. Tourism was down. The ripple of economic woes affecting America touched many in the city so dependent on tourism.
Nevada AG warns against offers to reduce property taxes: Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009; The Nevada Attorney General’s office has issued a consumer alert after fraudulent letters were sent to homeowners offering to lower property taxes.
Attorneys: Driver wasn't impaired in crash that killed pedestrian: Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009; A man accused of having an empty bottle of Hydrocodone in his car when he allegedly lost control of his vehicle and fatally struck a pedestrian didn't have drugs or alcohol in his system at the time of the wreck, attorneys said today.
Downtown LV bank robbed; suspicious package not a threat: Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009; A bank was robbed this morning in downtown Las Vegas and the robber left behind a suspicious package, prompting an evacuation. Las Vegas Fire & Rescue determined the small package was a hoax, spokesman Tim Szymanski said. At 9:06 a.m. the FBI received a report of a bank robbery or attempted bank robbery at the Nevada State Bank branch at 230 S. Las Vegas Blvd., said Special Agent Aida Reyes of the Las Vegas field office.
Police: Half-naked 'Fabulous’ sign vandal was protesting Obama: Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009; The man charged with vandalizing the iconic “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign earlier this month told police he was protesting President Obama and the health care reform bill working its way through Congress.
Second man charged in fatal Kyle Canyon Road shooting: Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009; A second man is facing charges in connection with the shooting death of a man on the side of Kyle Canyon Road earlier this month after an amended criminal complaint was filed this morning in Las Vegas Justice Court.
Mother charged in brick assault after video posted on YouTube: Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009; A Henderson mother is facing battery and child abuse charges after allegedly jumping into a fight between her 16-year-old son and another teen and striking the other teen with a brick.
Murphy suing state for malicious prosecution in Binion case: Lawsuit seeks to have felony record wiped clean; Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009; Sandra Murphy, known for her conviction and eventual acquittal in the death of her boyfriend and Las Vegas casino executive Ted Binion, is suing the state for false imprisonment and malicious prosecution. She’s also seeking her designation as a felon be wiped clean.
6 indicted in death of Metro Police officer: Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009; The case of slain Metro Police officer Trevor Nettleton has moved to District Court after an indictment of six alleged gang members charged in his death was handed down by a Clark County grand jury.
Bail set at $200,000 for driver accused in pedestrian death: Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009; Bail was set at $200,000 this morning for a man accused of having an empty bottle of Hydrocodone in his car when he allegedly lost control of his vehicle and fatally struck a pedestrian.
Judge's decision leaves uncertain future for planned Mandalay club: Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009; A judge today denied a request by a group tied to the troubled Privé nightclub that was seeking an order to allow its burlesque lounge at Mandalay Bay to open.
Judge sets bail at $2.26 million in 'very gruesome' death: Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009; Bail was set today at $2.26 million for a British man accused in the death of a Las Vegas woman whose severed body was found in a trash can in the garage of her home.
Club owner tied to Privé sues Mandalay over lease changes: Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009; The legacy of July’s Privé nightclub scandal is continuing to play out on the Strip. The notorious nightspot is at the heart of a court battle between Mandalay Place and the Rose, a burlesque cocktail lounge long planned for the mall at Mandalay Bay.
Driver accused in sidewalk pedestrian death had prescription drugs: Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009; The man allegedly behind the wheel when a pedestrian was struck and killed last week on a sidewalk along Desert Inn Road told police that before the collision happened he couldn’t see anything, “just black,” and that he had prescription medication in his system, according to an arrest report.
Police: Man accused in girlfriend's death said he 'screwed up': Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009; A Las Vegas man was arrested Sunday in the death of his live-in girlfriend after calling his former fiancée in New York and saying he had "hurt his girlfriend real bad," according to a Metro Police arrest report.
Police: Man struck woman with frying pan before strangling her: Arrest report alleges two were practicing deep meditation before woman's death; Monday, Dec. 14, 2009; The man accused in the murder of a woman whose body was found stuffed in a trash can told police the two were practicing deep meditation when he decided to strike her with a frying pan and strangle her to death, according to an arrest report.
Las Vegas men indicted for alleged mortgage fraud: Friday, Dec. 11, 2009; A federal grand jury has indicted two Las Vegas men on charges of conspiracy and fraud for their role in an alleged mortgage fraud scheme, the U.S. attorney’s office said today.
Jury: Death of man in Metro Police custody was excusable: Friday, Dec. 11, 2009; A coroner's jury has found the death of a man who died in Metro Police custody to be excusable. Authorities say Daniel Morantes III, 47, stopped breathing after being restrained by officers on Nov. 1. He died at Sunrise Hospital a short time later. The jury had to determine who was responsible for the death and whether the death was excusable or criminal. Metro Police responded at 6:22 p.m. to the 500 block of North 14th Street in response to a report of a fight between two roommates, one of whom was reported to have a knife, police said.
Death penalty sought in case of teens charged with couple's murder: Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009; Two teens could face the death penalty if convicted in the slaying of a Las Vegas couple. District Attorney David Roger said Thursday prosecutors are seeking the death penalty in the case against Timothy Chester and Victor Veliz, both 18.
Pimp arrested in Las Vegas gets 17 years in prison: Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009; A Chicago pimp who brought prostitutes to Las Vegas, including a 15-year-old girl who was arrested at Mandalay Bay by Metro Police vice detectives, has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison, the U.S. Attorney’s office said.
4 charged in fatal karaoke bar stabbing plead not guilty: Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009; Four people charged in connection with a fatal stabbing at a karaoke bar near Chinatown pleaded not guilty today in district court. Nikki Pei, her boyfriend, Xiao Ye Bai, Jacky J. Wang and Li Lu appeared today in front of Judge Michael Villani for arraignment.
Man accused of killing toddler pleads not guilty: Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009; A 38-year-old man charged with killing and sexually assaulting a toddler girl whose body was found in an apartment complex trash bin in June was arraigned Wednesday in District Court, despite his refusal to be transported from the county jail.
Man accused of shooting wife says he didn't know gun loaded: Laughlin man tells police he had previously pretended to shoot wife to 'shut her up'; Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009; A Laughlin man arrested in the shooting death of his wife told police he had pretended to shoot her during an argument four years ago to “shut her up” and believed the gun was unloaded when he pulled the trigger on Sunday, according to an arrest report.
Police: Strangling suspect tied to Craigslist attack on transsexual: Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009; A man suspected in the death of a woman found strangled in her garage is facing charges in connection with a separate incident in which he allegedly solicited a transsexual man for sex on Craigslist and then, after an argument, attempted to run the person over with his vehicle.
FortuNet shareholders sue over stock acquisition: Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009; Two shareholders are seeking class-action status in a lawsuit against FortuNet Inc., a Las Vegas company that supplies electronic bingo systems around the nation, and its leader, Yuri Itkis, for allegedly trying to acquire shares of the company at what they say is an unfair price.
Trial date set for teens accused in couple's slaying: Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009; A trial date has been set for two teens accused in the slaying of a Las Vegas couple at an eastern valley mobile home park. Victor Veliz and Timothy Chester, both 18, are accused of killing Chester’s parents, Thomas and Carla Chester, on Sept. 30.
Man, 86, dies in suicide pact case: Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009; An 86-year-old man facing criminal charges for allegedly shooting his wife in what authorities called a suicide pact has died and the case against him has been dismissed. Joseph C. Woods was scheduled to be arraigned today.