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The Death of Ted Binion
Ted Binion
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Murphy, Tabish not guilty of murder
Sandy Murphy and Rick Tabish were found not guilty in the murder of Las Vegas gambling heir Ted Binion. The pair were found guilty on three other counts -- conspiracy to commit burglary and/or larceny, burglary and grand larceny. Those
charges were related to the silver dig in Pahrump two days after
Binion's death.
Murphy and Tabish were found not guilty on three counts -- conspiracy to commit murder and/or robbery, murder in the first or second degree and robbery.
The verdict was read just after noon today in Clark County District Court before Judge Joseph Bonaventure. The judge set a sentencing date of Jan. 28.
Ted Binion, whose family controlled Binion's Horseshoe in downtown Las Vegas, was found dead in his home Sept. 17, 1998. In May 2000, his girlfriend, Sandy Murphy, and her lover, Rick Tabish, were convicted of his murder and sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. In 2003, their murder convictions were overturned and a new trial was ordered. Tabish remains in prison while Murphy was released in December 2003. The second trial began Oct. 11, 2004.
Stories in 2007
Dec 06: 1998 BINION DEATH: Murphy looking for another lawyer
Nov 22: Notorious Murphy aims to clear name
Oct 12: NEVADA SUPREME COURT: Tabish, Murphy appeals argued
Jul 11: Legal try for funds restarts
Stories in 2006
Jan 06: Tabish denied parole in abduction
Stories in 2005
Dec 13: Tabish asks for parole in extortion-kidnap case
Aug 05: Judge denies Murphy's try for $28,000
May 17: Binion's estate granted control of stolen silver
May 08: MURDER TRIAL OF MURPHY, TABISH: Binion jurors explain vote to acquit
Apr 29: Murphy receives her discharge papers at prison
Mar 12: Tabish, Murphy face prison for Binion theft
Jan 27: LEGAL TACTICS: Judge chastises attorney
Jan 26: Tabish plans to sue Serra for making memo public
Jan 25: Attorney in letter criticizes judge
Jan 22: Tabish team opposed judge, lawyer says
Jan 21: Serra removed as Tabish shakes up his defense team
Retrial 2004
Dec 14: Judge rejects new trial for Murphy, Tabish
Dec 06: UPDATE: Montana authorities to review witness tampering allegations
Nov 30: STATEMENT TO POLICE: Ex-spouse contradicts Tabish alibi
Nov 27: Binion forensic evidence crucial
Nov 25: BINION TRIAL AFTERMATH: Murphy plans legal actions
Nov 24: BINION TRIAL VERDICT: Reversal of fortunes
Nov 24: QUOTES ON THE VERDICT
Nov 24: For Murphy, exoneration brings relief, not bitterness
Nov 24: Murphy's father thankful
Nov 24: E-forum fans have last word
Nov 23: CONTINUING DELIBERATIONS: Binion slaying testimony reheard
Nov 22: BINION CASE: Lawyers say Tabish key
Nov 21: Jury in Binion case asks to review testimony
Nov 20: Fate of Murphy, Tabish in jurors' hands
Nov 19: Closing arguments start
Nov 17: Tabish's version rebutted
Nov 16: Prosecutor spotlights Tabish's lies
Nov 13: Tabish testifies, denies killing Binion
Nov 11: Murphy's parents tell of their disdain for Binion
Nov 10: MURDER TRIAL: 'Loving times' described
Nov 09: BINION MURDER RETRIAL: Contradictory testimony heard
Nov 06: Binion jury hears of silver coins
Nov 05: Prosecution rests; Goodman to testify at Binion retrial
Nov 04: Ex-associate: Tabish sought witnesses
Nov 03: BINION MURDER TRIAL: Bondsman tells about conversation
Nov 02: MURDER TRIAL: Detective: Tabish lied about silver
Oct 29: BINION TRIAL: Comment to jury rankles
Oct 28: Binion comments not allowed
Oct 27: Doctor: Marks prove Binion murdered
Oct 26: Medical examiners testify Binion death a homicide
Oct 23: Murphy attorney seizes on real estate agent's testimony
Oct 22: Witness contradicts overdose theory
Oct 21: Murphy predicted death, witness says
Oct 20: Defense medical expert won't testify in Binion trial
Oct 20: Witness says Murphy 'didn't know anything'
Oct 19: Tabish told of slaying plot, witness says
Oct 16: Friend says Binion was not ill
Oct 15: Tacks outlined in Binion case
Oct 14: Unconventionally Good
Oct 13: Binion trial jurors chosen
Oct 12: BINION MURDER TRIAL: Defense: Tabish will testify
Oct 10: RETRIAL BEGINS MONDAY: 'Old cowboy' has nothing to say
News in 2004
Oct 08: Witness in Binion slaying trial faces Montana charges
Oct 05: BINION TRIAL: Defense wants to omit affair
Sep 23: DISCIPLINE COMMISSION: Binion case judge could face complaint
Sep 11: Murphy is innocent, witness says
Sep 11: Binion investigator involved in courthouse incident
Aug 21: BINION MURDER RETRIAL: Prosecutors cleared
Aug 11: BINION DEATH: Calls detail legal fees for witness
Aug 07: BINION SLAYING: Tabish gets public funds
Aug 06: Lawyer to withdraw from Murphy defense
Jul 21: ACCEPTANCE OF LEGAL FEES: Reliability of Binion witness questioned
Jul 20: Murphy defense team probed
Jul 18: Witness claims Murphy innocent
Jun 05: Murphy's lead attorney withdraws in Binion slaying retrial
May 08: Bonaventure denies Tabish request to shorten sentence
Apr 30: TED BINION CASE: Inmate says pair innocent
Mar 13: Latest Binion suspect in court
Mar 10: Tabish's helper stealing silver mentioned as slaying suspect
Feb 14: PHOTO: Tabish in Court
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PHOTOS
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• "L.V. Confidential" - The RJ's movie-poster parody
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DOCUMENTS
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• Motion for a new trial
(7/26/00)
• Criminal complaint & affidavit for arrest
(6/25/99)
MAJOR STORIES
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• Sept 18, 1998:
Binion is found dead
• Feb. 20, 1999:
Tabish & Murphy linked
• June 25, 1999:
Tabish & Murphy arrested
• Aug. 18, 1999:
Preliminary hearing begins
• Sept. 28, 1999:
Defendants plead innocent
• Feb. 15, 2000:
Tabish alibi plot exposed
• March 17, 2000:
Murphy back in jail
• April 1, 2000:
Trial begins
• May 20, 2000:
GUILTY ALL COUNTS
• May 25, 2000:
LIFE WITH PAROLE
• July 15, 2003:
Murder convictions in Binion case overturned
• Oct. 12, 2004:
Defense: Tabish will testify
• Full 2000 Trial Coverage
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