LAS VEGAS — Accused murderer Robert Telles hired a private attorney Monday days after a Review-Journal story highlighted taxpayers were footing the bill for two public defenders despite Telles having thousands in property assets.
Telles, a former Clark County elected official, hired K. Ryan Helmick to defend him against charges he murdered Review-Journal investigative reporter Jeff German in September.
Helmick confirmed he was retained to represent Telles but declined to comment about the case or why Telles switched attorneys.