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High court refuses to drop charges against accused cult leader

The Nevada Supreme Court issued an order declining to rule on the merits of the petition filed by Nathan Chasing Horse’s public defenders.

Supreme Court hears arguments in Chasing Horse sexual assault case

By Katelyn Newberg / RJ

November 15, 2023 - 6:55 pm

Public defenders filed a petition with the Supreme Court to dismiss an indictment against Nathan Chasing Horse, an alleged cult leader accused of sexual assault.

Disbarred Las Vegas lawyer wanted in pot dispensary scam

By Rachel Crosby / RJ

August 16, 2017 - 5:15 pm

A now-disbarred Las Vegas lawyer and his childhood friend were indicted this month after at least three people were scammed into investing thousands of dollars in a fake medical marijuana company.

Henderson teen sentenced to 32-95 years in stabbing deaths of mother, brother

By DAVID FERRARA / RJ

March 15, 2016 - 2:47 pm

An 18-year-old was ordered to serve 32½ to 95 years in prison Tuesday for fatally stabbing his mother and 9-year-old brother. Adrian Navarro-Canales would be about 50 years old when he is first eligible for parole.

Trial opens for Strip gunman accused of killing three

By David Ferrara / RJ

October 15, 2015 - 10:36 pm

A shooting on the Strip that left three people dead was the result of mistaken identity, prosecutors said Thursday as a death penalty trial for the gunman opened.

Metro: Woman killed after firing at officers from stolen car

By Colton Lochhead and Kimberly De La Cruz / RJ

October 15, 2015 - 6:33 pm

Las Vegas police shot and killed a woman who they said opened fire on them Thursday morning after she was stopped while driving a stolen car.

With open divorce case, Khloe Kardashian could be making Lamar Odom’s medical decisions

By Steven Moore / RJ

October 15, 2015 - 6:20 pm

Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian may appear to be split on reality TV, but on paper, their divorce is not final. That could leave the former NBA player’s estranged wife with the role of making medical decisions for him.

Woman accused in sex abuse case a licensed CCSD sub

By DAVID FERRARA and CHRIS KUDIALIS / RJ

December 15, 2014 - 8:08 pm

One of two women accused of sexually abusing at least eight children and young teens — with some on video — has been a substitute teacher in the Clark Country School District.

Details emerge in officer-involved shootings

By WESLEY JUHL / RJ

August 15, 2014 - 6:44 pm

Las Vegas police released more information on Friday about two police shootings that occurred earlier this month. In both shootings the men who were shot lived.

Griffith describes violent relationship with victim

By FRANCIS McCABE / RJ

May 15, 2014 - 6:00 pm

Jason “Blu” Griffith said the woman he’s accused of killing had previously stalked, threatened and harassed him after the two ended their sexual relationship in spring of 2010.