In addition, US Magistrate Brenda Weksler ordered the release of Devarian Haynes, 24, who allegedly poured a flammable liquid from a gas can into the police vehicle. A third defendant, Ricardo Densmore, 24, remains in federal custody pending a review of his case.<\/p>\n
Agitators who are using the camouflage of lawful protests to commit violence against law enforcement will be prosecuted,\u201d Nevada US Attorney Nicholas Trutanich said in a recent statement about the case. \u201cViolence places protesters, first responders, and bystanders in danger, and steals focus away from the messages that peaceful protesters are striving to deliver.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Densmore allegedly filmed the arson. The video was posted on social media, the Review-Journal<\/em> said.<\/p>\nEach of the trio, who all reside in Las Vegas, is charged with a count of conspiracy to commit arson and a count of arson. If convicted, the defendants could receive prison sentences between five and 20 years. They could also be ordered to pay up to $250,000 in fines.<\/p>\n
Mayor Goodman Praises Las Vegas Diversity<\/h2>\n
Last week, Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman said Las Vegas needs to “stand as a symbol for what acceptance, equality, and family really means.”<\/p>\n
The mayor also asked that Las Vegas be a model for the world, noting the city’s diversity. “This is our home …. Peaceful protest has to take place.\u201d<\/p>\n
On Monday, Goodman added she was \u201ccautiously pleased\u201d about the recent reopening of Nevada casinos last Thursday.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile I\u2019m pleased that we\u2019re reopening gradually \u2026 it\u2019s going to be a slow crawl back here [economically],\u201d Goodman told the Review-Journal<\/em>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Several Clark County public defenders joined with some 200 other protesters at Las Vegas\u2019s Regional Justice Center Monday evening to decry the death of George Floyd and related, violent police misconduct. Public defenders nationwide took part in similar protests on Monday night. The Las Vegas peaceful demonstration included an 8-minute, 46-second moment of silence outside […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":138173,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[60],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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