The first class action complaint has been filed by two individuals against the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada alleging the defendants treated patients with dirty syringes that were previously exposed to unknown persons.
Updated: 2/29/08
Former University Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Lacy Thomas entered pleas of “not guilty” during an initial arraignment in front of District Court Judge Michael Villani Thursday (Feb. 28). Judge Villani set bail at $350,000 and ordered Mr.Thomas to surrender his passport. Thomas must post bail today (Feb. 29). His trial has been set for Sept. 8, 2008.
Prior to the April 1, 2008 Calendar Call in State v. Cashmore, et. al. (Simpson ), 07-C-237890-C, all members of the media must be credentialed by the Clark County Courts Information Office. All persons representing the media in any capacity must visibly display their photo credential at all times when working in and outside the Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89155. Media credentials will remain in effect for the duration of the proceedings.
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Motions to continue the trial date in the State v. Simpson trial were denied today by Judge Jackie Glass. Defendants Charles Ehrlich and Clarence Stewart argued that more time was needed to prepare for the trial. Judge Glass told attorneys for Mr. Ehrlich and Mr. Stewart that they have had months to be able to prepare for the case. “This is, despite what you’ve told me, not a complicated case,” said Judge Glass.
The trial date remains set April 7, 2008 in District Court Department 5.
A complete set of documents in case 07-C-237890-C State v. Cashmore (Simpson), through 2/26/08, can be found at this link.
A Clark County Grand Jury this afternoon returned an indictment accusing former University Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Lacy Thomas of 5 counts of theft and 5 counts of mistrust by a public officer.
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The Eighth Judicial District Court appreciates the concern many have expressed about the recent allegations of misconduct by Family Court Judge Nicholas Del Vecchio. Based on the allegations, many have asked why the court has not moved to suspend the judge or remove him from the bench. The court does not have the authority to remove a sitting judge from the bench. The Nevada Judicial Discipline Commission is the only agency that can remove or suspend a sitting judge.
Court rules give Chief Judge Kathy Hardcastle the authority to reassign Judge Del Vecchio ’s caseload if the allegations against him become a disruption to the normal judicial process for active cases . The court will review preemptory challenges and complaints concerning access to justice to evaluate any impact on Judge Del Vecchio’s caseload. At this time, no decision has been made to reassign the judge ’s caseload.
This afternoon in a Reno courtroom Judge Douglas Herndon sentenced Darren Mack to a total term of 36 years to life in the Nevada Department of Corrections. Mack will be immediately released into the custody of prison corrections officers. A set sentence of 20 years to life must be served for the murder of Charla Mack. In addition, Judge Herndon determined Darren Mack must serve a sentence of 8 to 20 years for the count of attempt murder followed by an equal and consecutive sentence of 8 to 20 years for use of a deadly weapon. Mack will receive 595 days of credit for time served.
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A District Court Jury has found Nelson R. Brady Jr. guilty of three counts of Solicitation to Commit Murder. Brady Jr. was convicted of attempting to hire an assassin to kill Anthony Gross, Megan Pierson Foley and Jeremy Foley.
A jury this afternoon convicted Raven Navajo of second degree murder for the January 2007 death of Brenda Schmalfeld. Sentencing will take place April 9, 2008 in District Court Department 8.
