Man Accused in Sex-Tape Case in Custody
September 30, 2007
“The sheriff’s office has exaggerated the extent of their evidence and seriously jeopardized our client’s chance of a fair trial” A man accused of holding and showing off a tape depicting the sexual assault of a 3-year-old girl was taken into custody Sunday, authorities said. via Las Vegas Sun Tags…
Chicago Mob Trial: Jury fingers man in Spilotro hits
September 30, 2007
“Al Capone is probably the most famous Chicagoan we have.” Seen in a courtroom sketch from Thursday’s proceedings are reputed Chicago mob figures, from left, Frank Calabrese Sr., James Marcello, Joseph “Joey the Clown” Lombardo and Paul Schiro before U.S. District … via Las Vegas Review Journal T…
O.J. Simpson Walks Out of Jail, Leaves Las Vegas
September 30, 2007
“It’s very obvious that Thomas Riccio had intentions to set O.J. up and that’s what happened. You know? Unfortunately, I was in the wrong place at the wrong time, and now I’m in the middle of this mess. And I hate that it happened.” UPDATE: — O.J. Simpson is back home in Miami, Florida Wednesday n…
Art world no longer could ignore Vegas
September 30, 2007
“It was sort of a magical time.” By Kristen Peterson < kristen@lasvegassun.com >, Las Vegas Sun Las Vegas Sun When art critic Dave Hickey arrived in Las Vegas in 1990 to teach at UNLV, the arts world took note. via Las Vegas Sun Tags: treasure island, casinos, concerts, mandalay bay, lounge act…
Las Vegas housing boom going bust
September 30, 2007
“They had the biggest price bubble, so they’re going to have the biggest price drops” What happens in Las Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas when it comes to the city’s housing market. via The Seattle Times Tags: elvis, shows, flamingo, golden nugget, gambling, viva las vegas, las vegas, las vegas strip, …
Coroner’s Inquest: Two officers cleared in death
September 30, 2007
“He was going to shoot her if I didn’t fire” On the witness stand Friday, Las Vegas police officer Nichole Splinter demonstrates how burglary suspect Joseph Justin pointed a gun at her Aug. via Las Vegas Review Journal Tags: elvis, mgm, strip, treasure island, hotels, comedy, weddings, las vegas st…
Gingrich says no to White House bid
September 30, 2007
“It is legally impermissible for him to continue on as chairman of American Solutions (for Winning the Future) and to explore a campaign for president.” Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich delivers a keynote speech at the Nevada Policy Research Institute’s 16th anniversary dinner in Las Vegas, Tuesd…
Jury Blames Murders on Mob Defendants
September 30, 2007
“I just wanted some information” A federal jury held three aging mobsters responsible for 10 murders Thursday after an extraordinary trial that included colorful witnesses who exposed the seedy inner workings of organized crime in Chicago. via Las Vegas Sun Tags: buffets, imperial palace, golden nu…
City May End On-Street Parking
September 30, 2007
LAS VEGAS — Some residents and business owners said they’ll be hurt by a plan to eliminate on-street parking on a downtown Las Vegas thoroughfare to make room for bus routes. via KVVU-TV Henderson Tags: hotels, shows, buffets, bellagio, treasure island, viva las vegas, comedy, mgm, las vegas strip…
I-Team: Darren Mack Murder Trial Preview
September 30, 2007
“I have some scars that aren’t healed over. I have new skin growing. If I stand up for a long time it starts to pool. It hurts a little bit. I am mostly okay.” The trial for a murder case that has received nationwide attention starts on Monday, Oct. via LasVegasNOW Tags: mandalay bay, mgm, buffets,…