Former County Official Convicted for Journalist's Murder in Las Vegas

Robert Telles, a former Clark County public administrator, was convicted by a Las Vegas jury for the premeditated murder of journalist Jeff German. Telles was sentenced to life in prison with eligibility for parole after 20 years. The case highlights the growing risks faced by journalists in the U.S.

Robert Telles, a former Clark County public administrator, has been found guilty by a Las Vegas jury for the murder of investigative journalist Jeff German. Telles was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 20 years, following his conviction for the premeditated killing.

The jury concluded that Telles had 'lay in wait' for German before stabbing him to death outside his Las Vegas home. The case underscores the escalating dangers that journalists encounter in their line of work. County prosecutor Christopher Hamner emphasized the gravity of the crime, stating that German lost his life over articles that held Telles accountable.

Telles' attorney, Robert Draskovich, sought leniency for his client, who had no prior criminal record, but the jury remained unmoved. German's family and colleagues from the Clark County public administrator's office expressed their grief and solidarity during the verdict announcement.

(With inputs from agencies.)