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Arrests Made in Connection With Murder of Las Vegas Young Woman

The Grand Jury recently indicted Christopher Prestipino – charged with the murder of Esmerelda Gonzalez, whose body was found encased in a concrete and wooden structure. The 45-year-old man is also facing charges of kidnapping and conspiracy. The indictment was returned by a Grand Jury, and eliminates the need for a preliminary hearing, instead taking …

Las Vegas Police Dog Stabbed 13 Times Until Knife Broke

Before you start sobbing, know that Hunter, the Belgian Malinois on duty when he was brutally stabbed 13 times, did, indeed, survive the wounds and is in recovery, cuddling with his handler. Also, rest assured, the 27-year-old suspect, Joseph Arquilla, that Hunter was detaining when he sustained his injuries now faces seven felony counts, according …

Faraday Future founder files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy; owes China $3.6 Billion

The founder and former CEO of Faraday Future, Jia Yueting, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a Delaware court in an attempt to tackle his long list of debts in his home country: China. The mega-wealthy businessman owes over $3 billion to 100+ creditors. His company, Faraday Future, is an American startup company focusing on …

Las Vegas Woman Beaten, Held Over 2 Weeks in Captivity

33-year-old Benjamin Obadiah Foster held his girlfriend hostage for two weeks, shaving her head, burning her fingers with lye (after making her eat it), breaking her ribs, punching her in the eyes, and leaving black and blue bruises all over her wrists and ankles. Benjamin now faces charges of first-degree kidnapping, coercion with force, assault …

Forever 21 Owes Over $20 Million to Mall Owners

Forever 21 may or may not be so “forever.” The teenage mall staple just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is beginning the tedious process of restructuring after a fateful past few years. Experienced Las Vegas bankruptcy lawyers say they expect to see more retailers following suit. As part of the meticulous process of restructuring, …

5-Year-Old Girl Murdered by her Father’s Girlfriend

Little Janiyah Russell was just 5 years old when she took her last breath at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center on the morning of September 11th, 2019. The reason for such a pre-mature death? The little girl’s father was dating a woman, aged 23, who now faces a murder charge for Janiyah’s demise. Experienced Las …

Major Retailers Heading for Bankruptcy A Growing Trend

Earlier this month, Fred’s announced its decision to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and the shutting down of all its retail stores. The trend continues in an increasingly digital retail world: retailer after retailer can’t adapt to the growing world of e-commerce and deplete their resources as they struggle to stay afloat. Eventually, they drown …

UNLV Honors College Student Murdered by Ex-Boyfriend

It’s a story that would break anyone’s heart. A young, promising, vibrant, sweet, young woman, at the start of her adult life, is now at rest with the angels after being shot to death by an ex-boyfriend whom she described to friends and family as “overly possessive.” Paula Davis’ family is struggling to stay strong …

Las Vegas DUI Lawyer Guilty of DUI Car Crash

At the tail end of August, a Las Vegas DUI defense lawyer was arrested under suspicion of driving under the influence after he crashed his car into an SUV. Shockingly and sadly, this is the third time this individual is facing a DUI charge, according to Nevada Highway Patrol. The lawyer’s name is Garrett Ogata, …