Washington’s war on drugs hits the first family as the president’s son was found guilty on three felony counts involving his purchase of a gun while he was addicted to crack.
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President Joe Biden said he would accept the outcome of his son’s case and “will continue to respect the judicial process as Hunter considers an appeal.”
Federal, state and local races are on the ballot Tuesday in Nevada’s primary election. Follow this blog throughout the day for all the latest developments.
Republican Senate frontrunner Sam Brown expresses support for Trump’s pledge to not tax service workers’ tips if re-elected.
John Lee, running for Nevada’s 4th Congressional District, filed a complaint against David Flippo’s campaign, who he thinks made a website he says is defamatory. Flippo’s campaign denies any role.
Robert Telles, charged with Jeff German’s murder, has two public defenders despite court rules saying only the indigent can get free counsel. He reported 6 properties and an income of $20k a month.
Rita Reid, a deputy in the Public Administrator’s Office, said in hindsight, a text from Robert Telles was a subtle threat. “It could have been us, it could have been me. There was a lot of anger.”
Telles, an attorney and elected Clark County’s public administrator, was arrested this week in the killing of Review-Journal reporter Jeff German.