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Former Las Vegas Official Convicted in High-Profile Journalist Murder Case

Las Vegas, NV — Former Las Vegas elected official Robert Telles was found guilty on Monday of the murder of a veteran investigative journalist, whose reporting had been heavily critical of Telles’s conduct in office. The case has gripped the city, underscoring tensions between public officials and the press. Jeff German, a journalist with a longstanding career in investigative reporting, was fatally stabbed outside his home in September 2022. Prosecutors said that German’s articles about …

Former County Official Found Guilty in High-Profile Killing of Las Vegas Journalist

Las Vegas, NV — A former county official was found guilty of murdering a veteran investigative journalist, a verdict that sends shockwaves across journalistic and political communities nationwide. The incident, which culminated in a high-profile trial, has underscored the risks reporters face and raised serious questions about political retribution and freedom of the press. The journalist, who worked for the Las Vegas Journal-Review, met his tragic end last September while doggedly pursuing stories about corruption …

Surprise Text Interrupts Court as Ex-Politician Denies Murdering Journalist in Dramatic Trial Standoff

Las Vegas — A tense courtroom atmosphere enveloped the testimony of Robert Telles, a former Las Vegas-area politician accused of murdering veteran investigative journalist Jeff German. In a shocking development during the trial on Thursday, Telles was confronted with a text from his wife inquiring about his whereabouts at the time of the murder, bringing a dramatic end to the prosecutor’s questioning. Telles, who has been incarcerated for nearly two years, stood trial amid allegations …

Syrian-American Journalist Convicted in Chaotic Proud Boy Event: A Stark Reminder of Press Freedom Perils

Portland, Oregon — Alissa Azar, a well-known Syrian-American journalist, was recently found guilty of riot and disorderly conduct. These charges stemmed from her coverage of a far-right demonstration on June 18, 2021, which was heavily attended by members of the Proud Boys, a group linked to violent national incidents. Azar, who has reported extensively on far-right activities, faces significant consequences that spotlight the risks journalists endure while covering politically charged events. The incident took place …

Trial Begins for Former Official Accused in Stabbing Death of Las Vegas Journalist

Las Vegas, NV — A chilling scene unfolded in a Las Vegas courtroom as jurors watched a video depicting a figure clad in bright orange lurking in the yard of a home, prior to the brutal murder of a veteran local journalist nearly two years ago. The trial of the accused, a former Clark County official, began Wednesday, drawing attention nationwide due to the gravity of the crime and the high-profile nature of the victim. …

Journalist Sabbir Ahmed Brutally Attacked by Alleged BCL Members: BJIM Demands Justice and Safety Measures

New Delhi, India: The Bangladesh Journalists in International Media (BJIM) have strongly denounced the violent assault on journalist Sabbir Ahmed and are urging for increased safety measures for journalists in Bangladesh. Sabbir, a correspondent for Shomoyer Alo, was savagely attacked by a group suspected to be affiliated with the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), a student organization linked to the ruling Awami League party. The brutal incident occurred on Friday evening in Dhaka. The President of …

Violent Attack on Senegalese Journalist Sparks Outrage and Concern for Press Freedom

Dakar, Senegal – President Macky Sall of Senegal issued a strong statement on Friday denouncing a vicious attack on Maimouna Ndour Faye, a well-known female journalist and director of 7TV, a private television channel. Faye, a respected figure in political journalism, was brutally stabbed multiple times near her home by an unknown assailant. She has been hospitalized with stab wounds but is reported to be in stable condition. President Sall took to social media to …

Journalist Stabbed in Senegal Prompts Outcry from President and Candidates

DAKAR, Senegal – President Macky Sall of Senegal strongly condemned the violent knife attack on well-known female journalist Maimouna Ndour Faye, who serves as a director for a private television station. Faye was assaulted and stabbed multiple times near her residence in the early hours of Friday by an unidentified assailant, as reported by the channel she works for, 7TV television channel. Despite the seriousness of the attack, Faye is currently in stable condition following …

Attack on Journalist by Sword-Wielding Men Leaves Him Injured and Sparks Investigation

Bhubaneswar, India – A journalist in Bhubaneswar, India, was viciously attacked by four men wielding a sword, leaving him with serious injuries. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) reported that the assailants targeted the journalist and his brother, assaulting them and inflicting wounds on the journalist’s head and arm before fleeing the scene. The journalist, identified as Mohapatra, recounted the harrowing experience to the CPJ, stating that the attackers explicitly mentioned his profession and declared …

Journalist Organizations Condemn Brutal Attack on Nikhil Wagle, Call for Accountability and Justice

New Delhi, India – Journalist organizations have strongly condemned the brutal attack on senior journalist Nikhil Wagle by members of a political party in Pune on February 9. This incident reflects a disturbing trend of intolerance towards the media’s role in upholding democratic values and freedom of expression in India. Wagle and two others were reportedly assaulted by alleged Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers at Khandoji Baba Chowk in Pune following an FIR filed against …