Former Las Vegas-area Democratic official sentenced to 28 years for killing reporter in 2022
SUMMARY
Robert Telles, a former Democratic official in Las Vegas, was sentenced to a minimum of 28 years in prison for the 2022 murder of journalist Jeff German, who exposed Telles’ misconduct and an affair with a coworker. Telles, 47, was found guilty of stabbing German, 69, after a jury deliberated for nearly 12 hours. The judge imposed an enhanced sentence, citing the use of a deadly weapon, the age of the victim, and premeditated actions. Evidence included Telles’ DNA found under German’s fingernails and surveillance footage showing a suspect resembling him. Telles denied the murder, claiming he was framed, and testified that he was the victim of a conspiracy. His defense attorney has stated Telles plans to appeal the conviction. German was the only journalist killed in the U.S. in 2022, drawing attention to the dangers faced by media workers, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists.
