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Henderson jailers get millions in overtime but still make critical mistakes

Briana Erickson — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:00:14 +0000

One corrections officer worked 13 days in a row of 12-hour or longer shifts without a day off.

OB-GYN disciplined in response to sexual misconduct allegations

Mary Hynes — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 23:23:11 +0000

The board won’t revoke the medical license of George Chambers, found to have engaged in disreputable conduct for offering patients money to pose nude.

What are they hiding? State agency quotes high fees to bog down records requests

McKenna Ross — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 13:01:14 +0000

Agencies often use fees to deter the public from gaining access to public records, experts say.

Ferraris, jewelry, cash: Las Vegas pot business accused of Ponzi-like scheme

Eli Segall — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:01:08 +0000

WeedGenics claimed to have facilities in Nevada and California that U.S. financial regulators say didn’t exist.

Hearing officer: OB-GYN engaged in disreputable conduct, evidence shows

Mary Hynes — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 08:16:37 +0000

Dr. George Chambers engaged in disreputable conduct in connection with offering two patients money to pose nude, but there wasn’t enough evidence in a third allegation, a hearing officer determined.

Nye County Sheriff’s captain indicted on federal charges

Katelyn Newberg and Arthur Kane — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 00:10:06 +0000

Capt. David Boruchowitz stands accused of using his position to falsely arrest the former CEO of Valley Electric Association.

OB-GYN accused of sexual assault, battery in ex-patient’s lawsuit

Mary Hynes — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:01:13 +0000

A former patient of Dr. George Chambers, the subject of a separate state medical board inquiry, has accused him of sexual assault and battery.

Las Vegas auto dealer nearly a victim of real estate theft scam

Eli Segall — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:00:53 +0000

Jim Marsh has dealt with scams in his business, but recently a scammer tried to fraudulently sell land he owns in Colorado.

State dental board’s ex-counsel: ‘They’re hiding things from the public’

Mary Hynes — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 00:47:31 +0000

The dental board’s former counsel has accused her ex-employer and the attorney general’s office of violating open government laws, including withholding public records.

Agency withholds data about police certification, employment history from journalists

Mark Credico — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 13:01:12 +0000

Nevada Peace Officer Standards and Training is the governing body responsible for the training and certification of police officers in the state.

Deputy constable fires at shoplifters, holds man at gunpoint

Briana Erickson — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 13:00:37 +0000

Laughlin deputy constable Craig Dahlheimer was shopping at a Henderson grocery store when he tried to stop juveniles from stealing alcohol, police records show.

Tribal nation with over $100M of land on the Strip faces criticism back home

Eli Segall — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 17:50:01 +0000

The Three Affiliated Tribes acquired 23 acres along Las Vegas Boulevard, but some tribal citizens believe money could be better spent on the reservation.

Her dog went in for an exam and vaccination. Hours later, the dog was dead

Mary Hynes — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 13:00:18 +0000

A pet owner wants answers from the veterinary board in the death of her blue heeler, Tootsie, but information that was once public is now kept secret.

Fraudsters try to divert money from legit real estate deals

Eli Segall — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 20:06:13 +0000

Scam artists find out about pending sales and try to get the proceeds diverted to their accounts, the FBI said.

A rising fraud: Scammers are selling other people’s real estate

Eli Segall — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 19:48:54 +0000

The notion of selling someone’s property without them knowing might seem far-fetched, but attempting the scam isn’t difficult.

CCSD renewed contract with teacher accused of ‘disturbing’ conduct

Sabrina Schnur — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:30:32 +0000

The Clark County School District renewed the teacher’s contract weeks after receiving a complaint about him, records show.

Pain doctor faces charges of over-prescribing fentanyl, other opioids

Mary Hynes — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 13:01:06 +0000

A federal grand jury indictment charged Dr. David James Smith with conspiring to manufacture and distribute controlled substances and healthcare fraud.

Controversial Nye County captain placed on administrative leave

Arthur Kane — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:01:34 +0000

Capt. David Boruchowitz was the focus of Review-Journal investigations last year, and the FBI raided the Nye County Sheriff’s Office in August.

Report alleges that UNLV staffer created hostile work environment

Arthur Kane — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:01:03 +0000

A secret memo alleges that Maureen Schafer, who was chief of staff at the UNLV medical school in 2017, repeatedly harassed, discriminated against and intimidated staff.

Jeff German, slain RJ reporter, awarded Don Bolles Medal

Briana Erickson — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 18:13:22 +0000

Jeff German was posthumously awarded the prestigious Don Bolles Medal at the national Investigative Reporters and Editors conference in Orlando, Florida.

Report questions deputy county manager’s actions in son’s discipline

Arthur Kane — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 21:27:36 +0000

Jeff Wells repeatedly tried to get his son a job with the Clark County district attorney’s office when he was being terminated from the public defender’s office.

What are they hiding? ‘Annual’ police accountability report discontinued

David Wilson — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 14:00:34 +0000

The Metropolitan Police Department said its Internal Affairs Bureau Accountability Report was no longer produced because it did not suit its business needs.

RJ reporter wins awards for exposing real estate transfer tax loophole

Arthur Kane — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 20:15:47 +0000

Eli Segall won an Excellence in Financial Journalism Award from the New York Society of CPAs and a National Headliner Award for public service.

Nevada lawmakers pass bill to close real estate tax loophole

Eli Segall — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:00:57 +0000

A bill that attempts to close a tax loophole revealed by a Review-Journal investigation passed the Legislature and awaits action by Gov. Joe Lombardo.

What are they hiding? Legislators write themselves out of public record laws

Briana Erickson — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:00:33 +0000

The Nevada Legislature uses tax dollars to investigate its own lawmakers but blocks the public release of information about the investigations.

Source: NLV officials met with authorities about state senator’s finances

Briana Erickson — Thu, 25 May 2023 18:54:31 +0000

Law enforcement heard concerns that state Sen. Dina Neal may have used campaign funds to pay off a $20,000 house lien, the Review-Journal has learned.

Nevada lawmakers want to seal a tax loophole. Here’s why it may not close all the way.

Eli Segall — Thu, 18 May 2023 13:01:18 +0000

Experts say the legislation to close the transfer tax loophole will not result in a significant increase in the payments.

Agency said kids not in ‘imminent danger’ despite documented cocaine use at facility

Sabrina Schnur and Katelyn Newberg — Sun, 14 May 2023 05:22:14 +0000

“We’re still in session trying to figure out what we do going forward to never have a situation like this again,” Assemblyman Gregory Hafen said this week.

Nevada state senator steered federal grant to friend, complaint states

Briana Erickson — Thu, 11 May 2023 14:22:45 +0000

State Sen. Dina Neal, D-North Las Vegas, is under investigation after claims she urged the firing of a grant administrator who refused to provide $20,000 to her friend’s business, records show.

Raiders practice facility changed hands twice without real estate transfer taxes

Eli Segall — Thu, 04 May 2023 17:46:48 +0000

Nevada lawmakers are looking to close a loophole that has let casinos and other big property owners avoid paying transfer taxes.