Robert Telles trial: Jury selection continues for Jeff German murder suspect | Courts

Jury selection is scheduled to resume Tuesday, the second day of the murder trial of a former politician accused of killing Las Vegas Review-Journal investigative reporter Jeff German.

Robert Telles, 47, is on trial for murder with a deadly weapon of a victim 60 years of age or older. Prosecutors accuse him of stabbing German, 69, to death in September 2022 because the journalist had written articles about his conduct as a former Clark County public administrator.

Months before his murder, German wrote about allegations that Telles had created a toxic work environment at the county office while having an “inappropriate” relationship with a co-worker.

Telles insists he was framed for the murder. Prosecutors have since pointed to “overwhelming” evidence against Telles, including his DNA found under German's fingernails.

The trial began Monday after Telles waived another search of German's personal devices, which police seized after his death. A lengthy legal battle between the Review-Journal and officials seeking to search the devices had delayed the trial until the Nevada Supreme Court ruled in October that the state's protection law protected German's devices even after his death.

The Review-Journal provided information about the devices to prosecutors and Telles' defense on Monday. District Judge Michelle Leavitt questioned Telles in court on Monday and confirmed that he wanted the trial to continue.

Jury selection began with a pool of just under 60 potential jurors. Fewer than 40 people were asked to return for another day of jury selection on Tuesday.

Potential jurors were asked whether they would be able to remain impartial, as well as about their views on the criminal justice system and their prior knowledge of the case.

This is a developing story. Check back later for updates.

Contact Katelyn Newberg at [email protected] or 702-383-0240.