The Review-Journal goes to court Tuesday against Clark County law enforcement agencies to prevent those entities from trampling Nevada’s shield law.
Jeff German Murder
A judge ruled Monday that she would allow the release of financial information on Robert Telles, the former official charged in the slaying of reporter Jeff German.
In life, Jeff German fought to protect sources. After his slaying, law enforcement and defense attorneys are fighting to obtain his devices, putting those protections at risk.
Las Vegas police have located a duffel bag they suspect the killer was carrying that is tied to slaying of reporter Jeff German. An autopsy indicated he likely died quickly, a medical expert said.
A judge granted a temporary restraining order on Wednesday that bars authorities from searching the personal devices of slain investigative reporter Jeff German.
The Las Vegas investigative journalist’s killing angered and rallied his co-workers, who helped police identify an elected official as the suspect.
A District Court judge Wednesday removed Robert Telles from his elected position as Clark County Public Administrator.
The Review-Journal is seeking an emergency restraining order to preclude authorities from immediately searching the personal devices of slain reporter Jeff German.
A District Court hearing to possibly remove accused murderer Robbert Telles as the Clark County public administrator Wednesday was pushed back a week.
Police have seized personal electronic devices from German’s home that the news organization believes he used for work.
Dozens of media organizations are supporting the Review-Journal’s motion to prevent authorities from reviewing the personal devices of slain reporter Jeff German.
The Review-Journal on Monday asked a judge to prevent authorities from accessing slain investigative reporter Jeff German’s cellphone and computers.
Jeff Wells, Clark County Deputy Manager, has overseen four departments where serious misconduct was exposed by the Review-Journal, including the public administrator’s office.
Slain Review-Journal reporter Jeff German posthumously won Podcast of the Year at Saturday night’s Nevada Press Foundation Awards of Excellence dinner.
The longtime investigative reporter for the Review-Journal is remembered by friends and colleagues