Watch Live: Murder trial continues for Robert Telles, politician charged in Las Vegas journalist's death
CBSJUL 29 2024
Las Vegas Politician Gets Life for Murdering Journalist
Above: Clark County Public Administrator Robert Telles is led into a courtroom for an arraignment in September. Image copyright: Ethan Miller/StaffGetty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
German spent decades reporting on shadowy characters and criminals, but Telles — a failed politician unwilling to accept responsibility for his plight — was the only one who tried to kill a journalist just doing his job. This conviction has brought justice for German and all journalists who bravely speak truth to power.
Narrative B
Telles' claims of a conspiracy against him are a stretch, but he did paint a picture of several people and a company who had a motive to frame him. Although Telles lost his argument, it should be acknowledged that sometimes investigators get things wrong, and people who claim they've been set up should be given a chance to say their piece.