Former Las Vegas Politician Found Guilty of Murdering Investigative Journalist

A Nevada jury has convicted former politician Robert Telles of murdering investigative journalist Jeff German. The conviction follows a trial presenting eight days of evidence. Telles, who faced charges after German's critical reports, believed he was framed. He now awaits a penalty phase, facing life imprisonment without parole.

A former politician from the Las Vegas area, Robert Telles, has been found guilty of murdering investigative journalist Jeff German. The jury's decision came after almost 12 hours of deliberation and eight days of evidence presented at Clark County District Court.

Telles displayed visible distress as the verdict was read. He has been in jail without bail since his arrest after German was found fatally stabbed over Labor Day weekend in 2022. Now, jurors will determine his sentence, with options ranging from life without parole to 20 to 50 years in prison. Prosecutors are not seeking the death penalty.

During the trial, Telles claimed he was framed by a conspiracy in retaliation for his efforts to expose corruption. The case drew significant attention due to German's 44-year career covering crime and corruption. German family members and colleagues expressed relief at the verdict, emphasizing the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for violence against journalists.

(With inputs from agencies.)