The Latest Breaking News from Jeff German

US attorney general changes rules on reporter searches

WASHINGTON — Attorney General Merrick Garland this week announced guidelines restricting federal prosecutors from seizing telephone records and notes from reporters — a move applauded by media advocates who remain concerned about federal, state and local government practices.

Tribune News Service · Oct 29, 2022

Prosecutors will not seek capital punishment for Robert Telles in fatal stabbing of Las Vegas journalist

LAS VEGAS — Employees with the Clark County public administrator’s office filed into a courtroom on Wednesday to watch as their former boss pleaded not guilty to a murder charge in the killing of Las Vegas Review-Journal investigative reporter Jeff German.

Tribune News Service · Oct 26, 2022

Ex-politician pleads not guilty in Vegas reporter killing

Prosecutors say a former Las Vegas-area politician won’t face the death penalty at trial in the killing of a veteran investigative journalist who wrote articles critical of him and his managerial conduct

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022

Man charged in Las Vegas reporter's death to remain in custody without bail, judge rules

LAS VEGAS — A judge on Tuesday ordered former Clark County Public Administrator Robert Telles to remain in custody without bail, after his attorney argued that he should be granted a $100,000 bail.

Tribune News Service · Oct 18, 2022

Judge grants injunction barring search of reporter’s devices

LAS VEGAS — A district judge granted a preliminary injunction on Tuesday that bars officials from searching the seized personal devices of slain investigative reporter Jeff German.

Tribune News Service · Oct 11, 2022

Judge allows release of financial information about suspect in killing of Las Vegas journalist

LAS VEGAS — A judge granted the release of search warrants and financial information Monday regarding Robert Telles, the former Clark County official charged in the slaying of investigative reporter Jeff German.

Tribune News Service · Oct 10, 2022

Murder of Jeff German brings historic challenge to reporter shield laws

LAS VEGAS — More than 40 years ago, Jeff German put Nevada’s shield law to the test.

Tribune News Service · Oct 8, 2022

Judge temporarily blocks search of slain reporter’s devices

A Nevada judge has granted a temporary restraining order that bars authorities from immediately searching the personal devices of slain investigative reporter Jeff German

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2022

Las Vegas Review-Journal seeks restraining order to stop search of slain reporter’s devices

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Review-Journal filed a motion Tuesday seeking an emergency restraining order to preclude authorities from immediately searching the personal devices of slain investigative reporter Jeff German.

Tribune News Service · Oct 5, 2022

Editorial: No fishing expeditions on late reporter’s devices

The horrific murder of a reporter in the line of duty brings home the importance of the First Amendment. The judicial system must not use this tragedy to undermine press freedom.

Tribune News Service · Sep 29, 2022