Former Clark County Official Appeals Murder Conviction Citing Trial Errors

Robert Telles, a former Clark County public administrator convicted of the 2022 murder of Las Vegas Review-Journal journalist Jeff German, has filed an appeal with the Nevada Supreme Court seeking a new trial. Telles alleges multiple errors during his trial, including mishandling of a search warrant, exclusion of a key expert witness who could have challenged evidence, and failure by the judge to properly notify the defense about a deadlocked jury note. Despite DNA evidence and other case details linking Telles to the crime, he maintains his innocence, claiming he was framed as part of a conspiracy related to his investigations into corruption. The prosecution has dismissed these claims, with Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson calling the conspiracy allegations baseless. The appeal also raises concerns about jury management, discovery denial, and misconduct during cross-examination, arguing that these impacted Telles' right to a fair trial. Telles is currently serving a life sentence with the possibility of parole at High Desert State Prison while awaiting a hearing on his appeal.