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Sex Crimes

Nevada’s AG joins other states for authority in sex trafficking

Nevada’s Adam Laxalt and his attorney general peers around the country want Congress to amend federal law to ensure local jurisdictions have the authority to investigate and prosecute child sex traffickers who operate online.

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Henderson man gets 14 years for child pornography

A Henderson man was ordered to serve 14 years in federal prison Wednesday for receiving hundreds of images of child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office.

Southern California sex trafficking ring had Las Vegas ties

A sex trafficking ring with ties to Las Vegas was busted in Southern California this week, and a Los Angeles detective says it is common for pimps based in the City of Angels to operate in Sin City.

North Las Vegas doctor sentenced for kissing, groping patients

Jorge Burgos, who pleaded guilty to three counts of open and gross lewdness, was sentenced Thursday to three years probation and seven days incarceration — one day for each of his victims, the judge said.

Las Vegas man gets 78 months for possession of child porn

A Las Vegas man was sentenced Tuesday in federal court to 78 months in prison followed by lifetime supervision after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography in April.

Police want man tied to sexual assault at Las Vegas hotel

Police need help identifying and locating a person of interest in a sexual assault that occurred Wednesday morning at a hotel on the 100 block of East Harmon Avenue.

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