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Disbarred Las Vegas lawyer wanted in pot dispensary scam

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.

 
Trial opens for Strip gunman accused of killing three

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

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.

 
Former lawyer shot by Metro officer gets probation

A former attorney who ran an unsuccessful bid for Clark County District Attorney was sentenced Thursday to five years probation on three felony charges stemming from a roadside confrontation with Las Vegas police.

 
Woman accused in sex abuse case a licensed CCSD sub

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

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

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.