A former Las Vegas-area Democratic politician convicted of killing an investigative journalist who had written critical stories about him is awaiting his sentencing. The politician, who ambushed and killed the journalist outside his home, is set to learn how long he will spend in prison before being eligible for parole.
The journalist, aged 69, had a long career covering crime, courts, and corruption in Las Vegas. The politician, who was an elected administrator at the time of the incident, faced backlash following critical stories published by the journalist about turmoil in the office he managed.
