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Secret deal was sought between defendant and victim in extortion case

Ernesto Ramos, the Las Vegas man who admitted using sex tapes to extort $200,000 from a wealthy businessman, was sentenced to prison Thursday amid revelations the businessman offered him money to keep his identity secret.

Las Vegas mental health court helps defendants get out of criminal justice system

As court enters into session, Judge Heidi Almase takes her seat and begins to hear her cases for the morning. But this isn’t a regular court proceeding. As part of mental health court, the 12 defendants before her are dealing with a mental illness that contributed to their introduction to the criminal justice system.

Freed robbery defendant blasts federal prosecutors on YouTube

A robbery defendant who won his freedom because of procedural errors by prosecutors has gone on YouTube proclaiming his innocence and blasting the government’s handling of his case.

Man sues Las Vegas police over handling of sexual assault case

A man who fought sexual assault charges for eight years has filed a civil rights lawsuit that accuses Las Vegas police of withholding evidence that was favorable to him. The case was dismissed in June 2014 after the evidence came to light.

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