Trial of Former Las Vegas Politician Accused of Killing Journalist
Jury selection to start in trial of former Las Vegas-area politician accused of killing investigative journalist critical of his conduct. Defendant claims police framed him, wants to proceed to trial to tell his side of the story.
Key Points
- Former politician Robert Telles accused of killing journalist Jeff German who wrote critical articles about him
- Telles claims he was framed by police and wants to tell his side of the story at trial
- Prosecutors have strong evidence linking Telles to the crime, including DNA under German's fingernails and videos of Telles near the crime scene
Pros
- Case brings attention to the importance of protecting journalists and the freedom of the press
Cons
- Tragic loss of investigative journalist Jeff German