Former Nevada politician Robert Telles was found guilty of murder in the 2022 stabbing death of Las Vegas journalist Jeff German. Telles was unhappy with German’s articles criticizing his leadership and alleging misconduct in his office. German was found stabbed to death outside his home in Las Vegas, prompting Telles’ arrest on murder charges. Telles denied the accusations, claiming he was framed by colleagues and denied any involvement in German’s death.
During the trial, prosecutors presented evidence including security footage of a person entering German’s yard, resembling Telles, and Telles’ DNA found beneath German’s fingernails. Telles also admitted to having a romantic relationship with a female employee, as reported by German. However, Telles maintained his innocence, stating he did not have any motive to kill German and did not hate him despite being unhappy with his articles.
Telles accused colleagues and business owners of conspiring against him, planting evidence in his home to frame him for the murder. Despite this, Telles could not explain how the evidence ended up in his possession. Telles claimed he was not the type of person to commit such a violent act and maintained his innocence throughout the trial.
In the end, Telles was found guilty of murder, and the jury believed he was motivated by revenge for German’s reporting on his leadership. Telles faces a significant prison sentence for the crime, which shook the Las Vegas community and highlighted the dangers faced by journalists reporting on sensitive issues.
Photo credit
www.nbcnews.com