A Democrat official in Clark County, Nevada, was arrested on suspicion of murdering Las Vegas Journal-Evaluation investigative reporter Jeff German — however as a substitute of asking questions in regards to the case, a reporter requested about President Donald Trump’s supposed “normalization of violence in opposition to journalists.”
Clark County Sheriff and Republican Gubernatorial candidate Joe Lombardo, whom Trump endorsed within the race to snag Gov. Steve Sisolak’s (D) seat, was taking questions at a press convention on Thursday in regards to the case when Dana Gentry with the Nevada Present requested him if he “condemns” the previous president.
“Now might be not the suitable time to speak politics however do you condemn —” Gentry started, earlier than Lombardo replied, “So why are we speaking politics then?”
“Do you condemn former President Trump’s normalization of violence in opposition to journalists?” Gentry continued.
Lombardo mentioned the case press convention was “an inappropriate venue to take a position on that or opine on that.”
Jeff German, host of “Mobbed Up,” poses with Planet Hollywood, previously the Aladdin, within the background on the Strip in Las Vegas, Wednesday, June 2, 2021. (Okay.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Evaluation-Journal through AP)
“I feel it must be said and famous that it’s troublesome as a result of it’s a journalist, and we count on journalism to be open and clear and a watchdog for presidency. And when folks take it upon themselves to create hurt related to that career, I feel it’s crucial that we put all eyes on and handle the case appropriately, equivalent to we did on this case with the expediency related to it, ” he continued, earlier than shifting on to different questions.
Dana Gentry, journalist (Nevada Present)
Clark County Public Administrator Robert Telles was booked in Clark County Detention Heart for suspicion of homicide after German, 69, was discovered useless outdoors his dwelling with a number of stab wounds final Saturday. Authorities alleged Telles had self-inflicted stab wounds when he was arrested following a “standoff with SWAT at his dwelling,” ABC Information reported.
Metro Officers depart the house of Robert Telles on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Evaluation-Journal through AP)
German had not too long ago run investigative stories exposing corruption about Telles, whom Sisolak appointed in 2019 to the state’s newly created Board of Indigent Protection Providers. Telles, 45, misplaced his reelection bid after German’s findings had been printed, and German had additionally not too long ago filed public data requests for emails and textual content messages between Telles and different county officers.
Reporter: Now might be not the suitable time to speak politics…however right here’s a query about Donald Trump
The alleged killer is a Democrat appointee of Democrat Gov Steve Sisolak…but that is the query thrown at Sheriff Lombardo at a legislation enforcement briefing 🙄🙄🙄 https://t.co/W9twAOcVtD
— Jesse Hunt (@JJHunt10) September 9, 2022
Republican Governors Affiliation (RGA) Communications Director Jesse Hunt slammed the reporter for attempting to pin duty on Trump for against the law allegedly dedicated by a Democrat official who was appointed by a Democrat governor.
“The alleged killer is a Democrat appointee of Democrat Gov Steve Sisolak…but that is the query thrown at Sheriff Lombardo at a legislation enforcement briefing,” Hunt tweeted on Friday.
Donald Trump Jr. additionally responded to a clip of the press convention and denounced the “leftwing media” for attempting to contain his father.
A Democrat politician allegedly murders a reporter and the leftwing media tries responsible Trump.
These persons are sick within the head. https://t.co/p50pzwtMRm
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) September 9, 2022
“A Democrat politician allegedly murders a reporter and the leftwing media tries responsible Trump. These persons are sick within the head,” Trump Jr. responded.
Sisolak supplied an announcement to Breaking Information Las Vegas Solar Reporter Casey Harrison, nodding to Telles’s alleged position in German’s dying with out explicitly naming his appointee.
Assertion from Nevada @GovSisolak about developments within the Jeff German murder investigation: “Irrespective of who’s accountable – elected official or not – they need to be held accountable for his or her actions,” he mentioned. @LasVegasSun pic.twitter.com/LQV8O4pf1x
— Casey Harrison (@Casey_Harrison1) September 8, 2022
“Irrespective of who’s accountable — elected official or not — they need to be held accountable for his or her actions, and we hope the household will be capable to start the mourning course of,” Sisolak mentioned partially.
