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Former Nevada Politician Robert Telles Sentenced to Life for Murder of Investigative Journalist Jeff German
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Robert Telles, a former Nevada politician, was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of murdering Las Vegas Review-Journal investigative journalist Jeff German. Telles, 47, was convicted of first-degree murder after a 12-member jury deliberated for two days. He will be eligible for parole after serving at least 20 years.
Jeff German, 69, was discovered stabbed to death outside his home in Las Vegas on September 3, 2022. German had published a series of articles criticizing Telles' conduct as Clark County's public administrator. These stories exposed allegations of bullying, favoritism, and an affair between Telles and a female employee, which Telles confirmed in court.
“Robert Telles decided to be judge, jury and literally the executioner of a man who was simply trying to do his job — to report the news. He executed him,” Clark County Deputy District Attorney Christopher Hamner stated, urging the jury to impose a life sentence on Telles.
Telles was arrested four days after the murder and has been held without bail since then. He was charged with open murder with a deadly weapon. Prosecutors argued that Telles' motive was revenge for German's reporting, which contributed to Telles' defeat in the June 2022 primary for re-election as public administrator.
Despite the compelling evidence, Telles proclaimed his innocence, claiming he was framed by colleagues, real estate agents, and business owners in retaliation for his efforts to combat corruption while serving as public administrator. "You know, the idea that Mr. German’s throat was slashed and his heart was stabbed... I am not the kind of person who would stab someone. I didn’t kill Mr. German," Telles said in his testimony. "And that’s my testimony."
However, Telles was unable to provide a plausible explanation for how those he accused of framing him managed to place incriminating evidence in his home.
The jury convicted Telles of first-degree murder with additional sentencing enhancements for using a deadly weapon and committing a crime against an elderly person. His attorney, Robert Draskovich, appealed for leniency, arguing, "In order for justice to be justice, there has to be an element of mercy."
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Jeff German, 69, was discovered stabbed to death outside his home in Las Vegas on September 3, 2022. German had published a series of articles criticizing Telles' conduct as Clark County's public administrator. These stories exposed allegations of bullying, favoritism, and an affair between Telles and a female employee, which Telles confirmed in court.
“Robert Telles decided to be judge, jury and literally the executioner of a man who was simply trying to do his job — to report the news. He executed him,” Clark County Deputy District Attorney Christopher Hamner stated, urging the jury to impose a life sentence on Telles.
Telles was arrested four days after the murder and has been held without bail since then. He was charged with open murder with a deadly weapon. Prosecutors argued that Telles' motive was revenge for German's reporting, which contributed to Telles' defeat in the June 2022 primary for re-election as public administrator.
Despite the compelling evidence, Telles proclaimed his innocence, claiming he was framed by colleagues, real estate agents, and business owners in retaliation for his efforts to combat corruption while serving as public administrator. "You know, the idea that Mr. German’s throat was slashed and his heart was stabbed... I am not the kind of person who would stab someone. I didn’t kill Mr. German," Telles said in his testimony. "And that’s my testimony."
However, Telles was unable to provide a plausible explanation for how those he accused of framing him managed to place incriminating evidence in his home.
The jury convicted Telles of first-degree murder with additional sentencing enhancements for using a deadly weapon and committing a crime against an elderly person. His attorney, Robert Draskovich, appealed for leniency, arguing, "In order for justice to be justice, there has to be an element of mercy."
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Former Nevada Politician Robert Telles Sentenced to Life for Murder of Investigative Journalist Jeff German
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Robert Telles, a former Nevada politician, was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of murdering Las Vegas Review-Journal investigative journalist Jeff German. Telles, 47, was convicted of first-degree murder after a 12-member jury deliberated for two days. He will be eligible for parole after serving at least 20 years.
Jeff German, 69, was discovered stabbed to death outside his home in Las Vegas on September 3, 2022. German had published a series of articles criticizing Telles' conduct as Clark County's public administrator. These stories exposed allegations of bullying, favoritism, and an affair between Telles and a female employee, which Telles confirmed in court.
“Robert Telles decided to be judge, jury and literally the executioner of a man who was simply trying to do his job — to report the news. He executed him,” Clark County Deputy District Attorney Christopher Hamner stated, urging the jury to impose a life sentence on Telles.
Telles was arrested four days after the murder and has been held without bail since then. He was charged with open murder with a deadly weapon. Prosecutors argued that Telles' motive was revenge for German's reporting, which contributed to Telles' defeat in the June 2022 primary for re-election as public administrator.
Despite the compelling evidence, Telles proclaimed his innocence, claiming he was framed by colleagues, real estate agents, and business owners in retaliation for his efforts to combat corruption while serving as public administrator. "You know, the idea that Mr. German’s throat was slashed and his heart was stabbed... I am not the kind of person who would stab someone. I didn’t kill Mr. German," Telles said in his testimony. "And that’s my testimony."
However, Telles was unable to provide a plausible explanation for how those he accused of framing him managed to place incriminating evidence in his home.
The jury convicted Telles of first-degree murder with additional sentencing enhancements for using a deadly weapon and committing a crime against an elderly person. His attorney, Robert Draskovich, appealed for leniency, arguing, "In order for justice to be justice, there has to be an element of mercy."
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The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
Jeff German, 69, was discovered stabbed to death outside his home in Las Vegas on September 3, 2022. German had published a series of articles criticizing Telles' conduct as Clark County's public administrator. These stories exposed allegations of bullying, favoritism, and an affair between Telles and a female employee, which Telles confirmed in court.
“Robert Telles decided to be judge, jury and literally the executioner of a man who was simply trying to do his job — to report the news. He executed him,” Clark County Deputy District Attorney Christopher Hamner stated, urging the jury to impose a life sentence on Telles.
Telles was arrested four days after the murder and has been held without bail since then. He was charged with open murder with a deadly weapon. Prosecutors argued that Telles' motive was revenge for German's reporting, which contributed to Telles' defeat in the June 2022 primary for re-election as public administrator.
Despite the compelling evidence, Telles proclaimed his innocence, claiming he was framed by colleagues, real estate agents, and business owners in retaliation for his efforts to combat corruption while serving as public administrator. "You know, the idea that Mr. German’s throat was slashed and his heart was stabbed... I am not the kind of person who would stab someone. I didn’t kill Mr. German," Telles said in his testimony. "And that’s my testimony."
However, Telles was unable to provide a plausible explanation for how those he accused of framing him managed to place incriminating evidence in his home.
The jury convicted Telles of first-degree murder with additional sentencing enhancements for using a deadly weapon and committing a crime against an elderly person. His attorney, Robert Draskovich, appealed for leniency, arguing, "In order for justice to be justice, there has to be an element of mercy."
Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj
Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
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