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    Las Vegas Prosecutor Charges Murder In 2 More Fatal DUI Crashes

    Nov 14, 2019

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — The top prosecutor in Las Vegas said Wednesday he’s upping the ante in criminal cases against motorists suspected of causing fatal crashes while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or both — by filing second-degree murder charges more often.

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    Hope For Felons Is Real In Nevada

    Apr 23, 2019

    As lawmakers in Carson City grapple with a bill that might change the sentencing system in Nevada's judicial system, one program has been quietly working

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    District Attorney Re-Elected With Party Primary Win

    Jun 13, 2018
    LAS VEGAS (AP) — The top prosecutor in Las Vegas has won re-election in a winner-take-all primary over his lone challenger, a fellow Democrat.
     
    Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson defeated criminal defense attorney Robert Langford in countywide vot
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    Defense Attorney Seeks DA's Job

    Jun 05, 2018

    Defense attorney Robert Langford is trying to unseat Steve Wolfson as Clark County district attorney.

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    DA Wolfson Won't Play Active Role In Vacating Misdemeanor Pot Convictions

    Mar 19, 2018

    Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson says he is not planning to play an active role in vacating past misdemeanor marijuana-related convictions for Nevadans. 

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    Aide Used Prosecutor's Campaign Funds For Gambling Habit

    Mar 19, 2018

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — A longtime aide to the top prosecutor in Nevada's most populous county has admitted that she stole nearly $42,000 from her boss's campaign to cover a gambling habit.

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    Prosecutor's Aide Says She Gambled With DA's Campaign Funds

    Mar 17, 2018

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — A longtime aide to the top prosecutor in Las Vegas blamed a gambling habit for taking nearly $42,000 from her boss's campaign and was permitted to repay the money instead of facing criminal charges.

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    Las Vegas Prosecutor Joins Nevada Gun Background Checks Lawsuit

    Dec 06, 2017

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — The district attorney in Las Vegas is joining backers of an expanded gun background check ballot measure who are suing the state to enforce a law approved by Nevada voters in 2016.

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    Clark County DA Urges State To Move Forward With Background Checks

    Nov 30, 2017

    Clark County’s District Attorney is urging state officials to move forward on a background check measure on firearms that was approved by voters last year.

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    DA Wolfson Announces Re-Election Plan

    Aug 16, 2017

    Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson announced Wednesday he plans to run for re-election.

    Wolfson had been considered a potential Democratic candidate for the Nevada attorney general race in 2018, and Wolfson acknowledged in a statement that he’d been approached for other races.

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    After Question 2, Clark County Prosecutors Not Pursuing Some Marijuana Possession Cases

    Nov 16, 2016

    Prosecutors in the Las Vegas area say they will stop pursuing charges against people accused of having small amounts of pot after Nevada voters decided to change the law.

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    DA Seeking Death Penalty In Las Vegas Liquor Store Clerk Killing

    Jun 16, 2016

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — Prosecutors in Las Vegas will seek the death penalty against two of three men charged with killing a liquor store clerk who police said couldn't open a store safe during a robbery.

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    DA In Las Vegas Backs Nevada Gun Background Check Initiative

    Apr 27, 2016

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — The top prosecutor in Las Vegas says he's backing a ballot measure to require criminal background checks on all weapon sales in Nevada, including online and at gun shows.

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    Dogs May Soon Accompany, Comfort Victims In Las Vegas Courthouses

    Mar 24, 2016

    The Clark County District Attorney's office is currently seeking grants and other funding sources to obtain specially trained facility dogs that would comfort victims and witnesses of crimes in the courtroom. 

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    Las Vegas DA's Office Starts Elder Abuse Prosecutorial Team

    Nov 05, 2015

    The district attorney in Las Vegas is assigning a team of prosecutors to handle cases involving crimes against people over 60 years old.

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    DA closes probe of Las Vegas police aviation unit

    Jan 26, 2015
    LAS VEGAS - Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson says he's closed a probe of a whistleblower police lieutenant's claim that Las Vegas police...
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    District Attorney Payments Raise Concerns About Justice

    Aug 25, 2014
    The Clark County District Attorney's office made dozens of payments during the last decade for rent and other living expenses of victims who testified...
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    Investigator Alleges Las Vegas Metro Police Cover Up

    Jan 26, 2015
    The air unit of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department appears to be covering up problems in the helicopter unit. The investigator has filed his...
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    Looking Forward with Metro's "Use of Force" Policy

    Aug 07, 2012
    The Clark County district attorney recently cleared Metro police in three officer-involved shootings.  DA Steve Wolfson said the officers acted lawfully in the shootings of three men: Alberto Castillo, Luis Silva, and Rafael Alonso Olivas.
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