The Nevada Secretary of State's Office reports there is no evidence of widespread voter fraud and that several allegations are being investigated.
I asked for a number and if it is less than 10.
The answer was yes, less than 10.
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#Election2020
President of union representing
@LVMPD
officers sends letter to
@GoldenKnights
to express disappointment in players’ position after the shooting of Jacob Blake. Says it appears they’d “rather jump on the bandwagon of attacking the police profession” instead of waiting for facts.
A
@unlv
student has died after a fraternity boxing match.
Loved ones say Nathan Valencia participated for charity.
Questions are being raised about whether precautions were taken to keep participants like Valencia safe.
Story at 6pm on
@8NewsNow
.
This means defendants cannot be retried. Federal judge Gloria Navarro called government's conduct outrageous, says gov't failed to produce evidence about existence of surveillance cameras, snipers, threat assessments, & more. Cliven Bundy will be a free man
#BundyTrial
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.
@GovSisolak
tells me the state is going to put out a directive re: face coverings to encourage people to wear something like a scarf or bandana to help protect themselves and others from
#coronavirus
.
He also says he is considering stricter enforcement of his
#StayatHome
order.
Three dead after shooting at law office in Las Vegas.
From
@LVMPD
:
Suspect took his own life.
Two victims are man and woman.
Sheriff says they have theory on a motive but still active investigation.
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UPDATE: The Nevada caucus director agreed to a five minute interview with us.
She confirms NV Dems DID pay Shadow, Inc. (same company for Iowa app).
It appears
@nvdems
are working on figuring out a plan which may involve a NEW app or something different altogether.
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Buffets to temporarily close at ARIA, Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, Mirage, Luxor & Excalibur effective Sunday.
Will be evaluated on a weekly basis, according to
@MGMResortsIntl
.
Spokesperson says it is a precautionary measure, company working with local health officials.
Robert Telles now faces a murder charge.
Sources tell me DNA links him to the crime scene.
His initial appearance in court is set for tomorrow at 1:30pm, according to jail records.
This is the Public Administrator of Clark Co. who became the center of a homicide investigation.
The victim:
@reviewjournal
investigative journalist Jeff German.
Sources tell me Telles is in custody.
He’s being taken to hospital with non-life threatening self-inflicted wounds
#Coronavirus
curbside testing through
#UNLV
:
No cost to patient.
Starting tomorrow.
By apppintment only.
If you’ve had direct contact with case or have a fever & upper respiratory symptoms.
Call 702/583-4408 after 8:30am.
Next 2 weeks or until supplies run out.
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We’ve learned some ballots for early caucus voting are being deemed invalid (for example, if they are missing a signature).
@nvdems
say campaigns are being contacted in case they want to reach out to the early voter, so they can then participate in the caucus Saturday.
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It is no secret that there are not enough
#coronavirus
tests.
The Southern NV Health District has less than 800 test kits.
We do not know when the requested 20 THOUSAND will arrive from the CDC.
So YES, testing is being done on a VERY limited basis.
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Deputy Secretary of State for Elections in Nevada tells me additional election results will load one county at a time on the website starting at 9am tomorrow.
(He says the results can only load one county at a time, so they will not all post at 9am.)
#Breaking
: Now NO additional results to be released in Nevada today.
Deputy SOS for Elections apologized. He tells me he made a mistake when he said more results would be released today, he blames lack of sleep, & says he should not have made the commitment to provide an update
Sad to report that Crystal Sanchez passed away last night.
She was a mother, veteran, and
@LVMPD
officer.
Thank you for your service & Rest In Peace.🙏
Many viewers donated to a fund for her care & her daughter’s college education.
Story from July:
Nathan Valencia was a junior at
@unlv
.
He would have celebrated his 21st birthday this weekend. Instead, he will be remembered and honored at a vigil.
His parents tell me he was a registered organ donor & this evening, his organs are being donated.
Truth:
1) We don’t have enough
#COVID19
tests.
2) Healthcare workers don’t have enough PPE.
3) Other frontline workers say they don’t have enough PPE either.
4) Transparency from hospitals & govt agencies is important.
5) Reporting facts may help lead to change.
#journalism
#Breaking
: Deputy Secretary of State for Elections in Nevada tells me more results will be released THIS AFTERNOON.
Earlier, we were told the next update would be tomorrow morning.
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#Election2020
#NVElection
When you are 3 years old & don't quite understand that mommy is trying to deliver the news...
Shout out to parents, guardians, & others who are juggling...
And to managers, co-workers, & viewers who are understanding.
#StayHomeforNevada
#InThisTogether
#WorkingFromHome
@realDonaldTrump
said Governor Sisolak tried to prevent his events in Nevada from happening. I asked if his administration made ANY phone calls.
Sisolak: No one made any phone calls with these rallies. I read about them in the paper and online just like everybody else did.
Just interviewed Governor Steve Sisolak. In response to
@realDonaldTrump
calling him a political hack:
"I don't know where he comes up with the political hack. I thought he was talking about his golf game or something."
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This is the Public Administrator of Clark Co. who became the center of a homicide investigation.
The victim:
@reviewjournal
investigative journalist Jeff German.
Sources tell me Telles is in custody.
He’s being taken to hospital with non-life threatening self-inflicted wounds
An update to our story on Crystal Sanchez, an
@LVMPD
Officer, veteran & mom who is fighting terminal cancer:
Pics from her bedside marriage last week. She married her partner who is also an
@LVMPD
officer.
Our July 2 story with GoFundMe info:
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A school principal & two teachers are accused of stealing $154K of grant money.
These are COVID-19 relief dollars set aside for education projects.
Police say multiple teachers were involved in the conspiracy & the investigation is not over.
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An Aria guest told me he was given a keycard when he checked in on Tuesday.
He went to the room & it was already occupied.
He said this happened twice.
Are hotel rooms secure?
How many guests (past & present) could be affected?
We’re trying to find out.
This is Monique Prado, the woman killed by a suspected drunk driver in Las Vegas on Thanksgiving morning.
She was a single mom of 3.
Her 12 year old daughter survived the crash.
She has 2 other children who were not in the car, ages 4 and 6.
More on
@8NewsNow
at 5 & 6pm.
The Southern NV Health District has the ability to do 119
#coronavirus
tests right now.
TOTAL.
In a conference call with reporters,
@SNHDinfo
discussed the lack of supplies.
Requests for more tests & supplies from the federal government have not been fulfilled.
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This is the line to vote & to register to vote just before 11pm in North Las Vegas.
Voters needed to be in line by 7pm.
People toward the front of the line right now tell me they’ve been waiting since 5pm.
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#BREAKING
: Prison escapee CAUGHT, according to sources.
A man believed to be convicted murderer Porfirio Duarte-Herrera who escaped from a Nevada prison IS NOW IN CUSTODY.
Law enforcement tracked him down in downtown
#LasVegas
.
Last time he was accounted for was Friday evening
Racist comments were made at a CCW event held over the weekend.
Several local Republican politicians were in attendance, including North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee who appeared to be sitting in the front row.
We are still waiting for a response from him.
To catch you up:
Police have blocked off the area near the home of Public Administrator Robert Telles. An officer knocked on his door, no answer.
Police dropped him off in white jumpsuit around 2 after executing a search warrant at his home & taking two vehicles & his clothes.
Some
#LasVegas
residents tell me they called their doc for a
#coronavirus
test, doc’s office tells them to call the Southern NV Health District, Health District tells them to call doc.
I asked
@SNHDinfo
about this.They say they’re working on solution,also point to test shortage.
Judge: orders him held with no bail.
Says his cell phone activity was terminated at time of murder, during and after.
Says shoes and hat match surveillance.
Refers to DNA and how German was fighting for his life. He had several defensive wounds, says Telles called for him:
What we’ve learned about the teen accused of intentionally hitting a cyclist which resulted in his death:
1) He has a record in the juvenile system.
2) His mom & sister were at his recent court appearance.
3) He will likely be charged w/ murder (in the adult system)
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"She fought for our country. Now we fight for her."
A single mom, veteran, &
@LVMPD
officer says doctors told her she has only months to live.
Her fellow officers want to make sure her 6 y/o daughter will be taken care of.
How you can help:
@8newsnow
Prosecutor asking for no bail.
Says German was stabbed 7 times after he came out of his house. DNA from hands and fingernails of German matches Telles.
He cased neighborhood for over hour.
“This was him lashing out, the defendant lashing out…at the unraveling of his life.”
#BREAKING
: Caesars announces mandatory face coverings at properties.
News release: Everyone indoors is required to wear face masks at all times, except when eating or drinking.
New rule went into effect at noon today.
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#LasVegas
The federal government continues to use helicopters to capture
#wildhorses
.
@WildHorseEdu
is demanding that the
@blmnv
stop two operations happening NOW in Nevada.
At least 5 horses died.
Millions continue to be spent on these roundups.
Critics call them inhumane. Here’s why:
This is the scene outside Chaparral High School right now.
@lvmpd
: Five victims are being treated at the hospital. Initial reports are that teenagers were shooting at each other.
More to come
@8NewsNow
.
Imagine receiving a note like this.
We’ve learned that a man has been arrested in connection with the recent cage robbery at Resorts World.
Turns out he was on probation after he previously committed a robbery at the Venetian. We have the evidence.
Story at 4 & 5 on
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Group just marched through Sprouts in Henderson without masks.
They walked around the store once while employees tried to deal with the situation immediately.
Lady yelled, “Masks are harming your health.”
Another lady held a sign, “Masks are for Villains.”
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A plea to my colleagues: before you retweet stories from people claiming to be journalists, do a little research. Sure - they may have a lot of followers, but it's not that hard to discover some of these individuals are hateful and push their own agenda. Thank you.
#REALNEWS
Sources tell us so far, investigators believe the suspect had applied to be a professor at UNLV, was denied & blamed others.
We are working to confirm more details.
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A fan yelled a racial slur during a free throw at yesterday’s Ignite game.
He is now permanently BANNED from all future events at The Dollar Loan Center in Henderson.
Security removed the person promptly, according to an NBA spokesperson.
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Breaking: the Southern NV Health District “must cease testing immediately.”
The I-Team obtained this memo.
Acting Chief Health Officer says
@SNHDinfo
has exhausted its supply of reagents (chemical for testing).
He points to a nationwide shortage. (1/2)
#coronavirus
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We’re outside the home of Clark Co. Public Administrator Robert Telles.
@LVMPD
is executing a search warrant in connection with the murder of investigative journalist Jeff German.
German had done several stories on Telles.
Suspect vehicle on left. Car in his driveway on right.
Interviewed the head of
@FBILasVegas
.
He said:
1) Voter fraud is not widespread.
2) Don't try voting twice.
4) Nevada has the best voting machines & it is not possible to hack into the system.
5) Voters should feel confident (in the process).
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Letter
@MGMResortsIntl
sent to workers re: today through 5/31:
-required hours to maintain eligibility for health benefits waived
-FMLA if employee is diagnosed with
#coronavirus
or quarantined
-if parent calls off for school closure, attendance days/points waived
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Nathan Valencia was a registered organ donor.
His family sent me video of the honor walk at the hospital, moments before his organs would be donated.
This was Thanksgiving Day as they said their final goodbyes.
#organdonation
#organdonor
More to come shortly on
@8NewsNow
.
#InThisTogether
❤️
An employee sent me this video from
@eatDTLV
.
“How many are you feeding?”
Chef Natalie Young is giving away perishable food to employees and downtown Las Vegas neighbors.
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Update on Las Vegas shooting at law office per sources:
Victims: Dennis & Ashley Prince (husband & wife).
Shooter: Joe Houston.
Joe & Dennis are both attorneys.
Ashley in custody battle w/ Houston’s son, Dylan (also a lawyer).
Joe shot them during deposition.
Pic to explain
Farewell message from Ryan Reaves on IG.
“This is a great city, great people, great community and I plan on coming back here when I retire for sure.”
We will miss you
@reavo7five
!
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Inmates at Ely State Prison are on a hunger strike.
They’re demanding better conditions inside Nevada prisons, according to advocacy group
@returnstrongnv
.
As we’ve been reporting, inmates, their loved ones & workers have been trying to sound the alarm.
We’re outside his North Las Vegas home where police are investigating.
We are hearing that Nathan Chasing Horse may have as many as 6 wives….
Allegations of unsecured firearms with children present…as well as “suicide pills” for the women here in case police ever showed up.
At least 12 wild horses are dead as the federal gov’t continues to try to capture more than 3K in Nevada.
We requested an interview with
@SecDebHaaland
since the Dept. of Interior oversees these roundups.
Spokesperson said they’ll respectfully decline.
Latest info from state of Nevada re:
#coronavirus
numbers:
95 cases
1 death
1721 people tested
Majority of testing done at NV State Public Health Lab
Note ages:
Children are included
20%...30-39
Releasing data like this is important. Hopefully it continues.
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The two teens accused of intentionally hitting a cyclist resulting in his death are in adult court for the first time.
Loved ones of the victim are also in the courtroom.
We are waiting for this to start.
Updates to come.
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Robert Telles is expected to make his initial court appearance shortly.
He is the Clark Co. Public Administrator accused of killing longtime
@reviewjournal
investigative journalist Jeff German.
German exposed problems in his office.
We are waiting in the courtroom.
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New
#coronavirus
numbers from the state of Nevada:
621 positive
10 deaths
9973 tests performed
8522 people tested
Signficant increase in tests through private labs.
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Last week, we aired a story about Crystal Sanchez, a single mom, veteran, &
@LVMPD
officer who has terminal cancer.
A fellow officer started a
@gofundme
. So far, more than $51K has been raised with donations from $5 to $500.
@8newsnow
Sources tell me convicted murderer Porfirio Duarte-Herrera used acid to help erode area by his window so he could climb out.
He created a cardboard dummy to leave in his cell.
He sewed a coat in class at the prison which he took w/ him.
He climbed over a fence with barbed wire
I asked him whether AB4 resulted in inefficiency. He said he thinks the process is efficient and it resulted in a record number of voters mailing in their ballots.
(Election officials said repeatedly before the election that we would not have final results on Election Night.)
On
#coronavirus
:
Responsible journalists aren’t trying to spread fear.
We report facts, even though at times, they might be difficult to hear.
We ask tough questions, even if it’s uncomfortable. That being said, it’s important to be fair.
The message: Prepare. Don’t panic.
Suspect had list of targets.
Was struggling financially.
Found eviction notice at home.
Found document as final will in home.
Mailed 22 letters before shooting. Police intercepted (went through mail) found white powder - unknown substance inside a letter. Investigating now
Acting director of Southern Nevada Health District said there are 800
#coronavirus
test kits.
They are waiting for 20 THOUSAND through the CDC.
However, as we've reported, LabCorp & Quest Diagnostics are offering tests (through healthcare providers).
New info:
State of NV reporting 109
#coronavirus
cases.
Note:
2% of patients are under 10 years old
3% are between 10-19 years old
27%...ages unknown 🤔
10%...older than 70
Last night, Acting Chief Health Officer of
@SNHDinfo
said 250K test kits should be arriving soon.
Okay, so why is Nevada taking so long?
The Deputy SOS for Elections say the vast majority of election results are already in, but he also points to Assembly Bill 4 which required that all active registered voters be sent a mail in ballot.
Thousands of
#wildhorses
are captured every year because the federal government claims there isn’t enough space for them.
This graphic video helps to demonstrate why the roundups are so controversial.
It’s an issue
@g_knapp
has been covering for years.