Former Clark County Public Administrator Robert Telles, who is facing charges in connection to the murder of Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German, is seeking to have the case against him dismissed before the trial begins. Telles, who has pleaded not guilty to the murder charge, maintains his innocence and claims he was framed for German’s killing.
Telles’ defense attorney, Robert Draskovich, filed two motions last week in an effort to have the case thrown out or to exclude certain evidence from the upcoming trial. One motion argues that police misconduct in the case warrants its dismissal, alleging that detectives made false representations while applying for search warrants and that Telles was subject to coercive interrogation before his arrest.
In addition to the motion to dismiss the case, another motion challenges a previous decision by District Judge Michele Leavitt to allow prosecutors to use Review-Journal articles as evidence during the trial. Telles claims that the articles contain false statements about his character and are being used to prejudice potential jurors in his criminal trial.
Despite these efforts to have the case dismissed, Telles’ attorney stated that they still plan to move forward with the trial, which is scheduled to begin on August 12. Prosecutors have not yet responded to the recent motions, and a hearing on the motion to dismiss the case is set for August 21, after the trial start date.
Telles has also filed his own federal lawsuit against the judge presiding over his criminal case, the Metropolitan Police Department, the prosecuting attorneys, and several police officers. The lawsuit alleges that officials violated his rights and subjected him to false imprisonment and malicious prosecution.
As the legal battle continues, the case of Robert Telles and the murder of Jeff German remains highly contested. The upcoming trial will be a crucial moment in determining the truth behind the tragic events that unfolded in September 2022. Stay tuned for further updates on this case as it develops.
For more information and updates on this case, you can contact Katelyn Newberg at knewberg@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0240.
