Transcription
100s missing or deadas California wildfiresrage out-of-controlReligious rightnotches gainsunder TrumpPage 2Page 3Volume 19, Issue 32Lawsuit falsely claimsfracking will bedevastatingPage 5lasvegastribune.comOctober 11-17 , 2017Obama Administration approvedthe sale of bump-stock devicesBy Rolando LarrazLas Vegas TribuneDespite the fact that bump-stockdevices were made legal during theObama Administration, while Hillary Clinton was Secretary of State,a class action lawsuit was filed thisweek in the District Court of ClarkCounty Nevada on behalf of victimsof the deadliest mass shooting inAmerican history that took place onOctober 1, at the Route 91 HarvestFestival.The suit, filed by Las Vegas lawfirm Eglet Prince and the BradyCenter to Prevent Gun Violence,is against Slide Fire Solutions, LPand the sellers, manufacturers andmarketers of bump-stock devices,which convert semi-automaticweapons to the functional equivalent of a machine gun.“Despite the fact that the Obamaadministration approved the saleof bump fire stocks on at least twooccasions, the National Rifle Association is calling on the Bureauof Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms andExplosives to immediately reviewwhether these devices comply withfederal law,” the NRA wrote in astatement.“The NRA believes that devicesdesigned to allow semiautomatic rifles to function like fully-automaticrifles should be subject to additionalregulations.”The lawsuit asserts that Slide(See Bump-Stock, Page 5)My Pointof ViewBy Rolando LarrazI know who I am and my recordspeaks for itself.I know that many of my readersare expecting me to answer publiclythe insults of Councilwoman LoisTarkanian to me by calling me aracist, but — and I know many willbe disappointed with my decision— I am not going to bring myselfdown to her standard and I am notgoing to respond to her insults andbaseless name-calling. I will leavethat to my friends of many races,nationalities, sex preferences andpolitical party affiliations.I know that politics, especiallyin election year, makes strangebedfellows; but how is it that atight family with political roots canbe endorsing and working hard fortwo different candidates at the sametime is beyond my imagination.There are more important thingsto be concerned about than the sillyopinion of an old lady who likesto attack me when she has manythings she could do to better thecommunity or to better her reputation as an elected official.There are unjustifiable casesof innocent people doing time inprison for no other reason than toclose a case, protect the real culpritor to win a case as with the case ofthe evidentiary hearing of KirstinLobato that is now in process inthe courtroom of the HonorableStefany A. Miley.The only thing the Las VegasTribune has written about KirstinLobato’s case outside of what isin the court documents is that wewant to have someone tell us whythey are so reluctant to allow theDNA test that will prove the truth:that the government is right or thatKirstin Lobato is right. That is allwe want to know. Why are theyso reluctant to show who is rightand who is wrong? We at the LasVegas Tribune have been askingthat question for as long as thiscase has been in the system, andall we hear is that there is no needfor a DNA test, or that the trial isover and that it would be extra workand court time that we cannot afford— but would they ever mentionthat maybe “keeping her guilty”would mean more revenue comingin for the Nevada department ofcorrection?It is my humble opinion that “thetrial is over and it is extra work andcourt time that we do not have,” isnot a good excuse to deny anyonea fair trial.The Sixth Amendment (Amendment VI) clearly explains this right:“In all criminal prosecutions, theaccused shall enjoy the right to aspeedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and districtwherein the crime shall have beencommitted; which district shallhave been previously ascertainedby law, and to be informed of the(See My Point of View, Page 2)NFL Commissioner Goodell: ‘Everyoneshould stand for the national anthem’By Jacqueline ThomsenThe HillNFL Commissioner RogerGoodell said Tuesday that he believes “everyone should stand forthe National Anthem.”Goodell said the controversyover NFL players kneeling in protest during the anthem “is threatening to erode the unifying power ofour game, and is now dividing us,and our players, from many fansacross the country.”“Like many of our fans webelieve that everyone should standfor the National Anthem. It is anRoGeR GooDeLLBy Alexandra cohenLas Vegas TribuneSecurity!! Security!! Thosewere the crying words of CityCouncilwoman Lois Tarkanianasking her security force for help,terrorized as she was by the wordsof a small old man, Las Vegas Tribune Founder Rolando Larraz, whowas about fifty feet away from herthrone in the city council chamberwith a half dozen of people in between them.“There is no doubt that we areliving in an era when only the liberals, communists and Democrats areimportant moment in our game.We want to honor our flag and ourcountry, and our fans expect that ofus,” Goodell added in his statement.“We also care deeply about ourplayers and respect their opinionsand concerns about critical social issues. The controversy overthe anthem is a barrier to havinghonest conversations and makingreal progress on the underlyingissues. We need to move past thiscontroversy, and we want to do thattogether with our players.”The commissioner said that theNFL has “worked to develop a planthat we will review with you at nextweek’s League meeting.”Goodell said it will include itemslike a platform to promote the workof players on “these core issues,”and said the league will “continuethe unprecedented dialogue withour players.”NFL owners will reportedlyconsider a rule requiring players tostand during the national anthemwhen they meet next week.“Everyone involved in the gameneeds to come together on a pathforward to continue to be a force(See NFL, Page 6)right and the rest of us are wrong,”stated Larraz after arriving at hisdowntown Las Vegas office.He was referring to the fact thatone American familiar voice on theradio waves, Heidi Harris, has losther job at a local radio station forexpressing her own opinion thatshe does not agree with same sexcouples adopting or raising childrenand now she is a homophobic in theeyes of those liberals, communistsand Democrats with the help of themainstream media.If a person criticizes one half offormer president Barack ObamaLoIS TARKANIAN(the other half is white) for beingthe only president that stays threeblocks from the White House afterfinishing his term and meddlingwith President Trump’s way ofrunning the country’s affairs, thatperson is a racist — or at least ishalf racist.During the last city councilmeeting Las Vegas Tribune Editorin Chief, Rolando Larraz, wasthrown out of the meeting by Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian, whoappeared to be upset when Larrazcalled her and the rest of the board(See Tarkanian, Page 6)ScoTT HoLPeRthan a laugh; it was an insult to thepeople of Nevada.After over nine months of waiting and ten weeks of Las VegasTribune’s writing on that matter, theSupreme Court finally confirmedthe suspension of Holper with aslap to the face of the honest peopleof Nevada, making that suspensionfor only ninety days, despite all thecharges Holper agreed to in his pleaagreement.In the plea agreement, Holperadmitted to one or more violationsof the following Rules of Profes-sional Conduct: 1.1 (competence),1.4 (communication), and 3.1(meritorious claims and contentions) by (a) filing a complaint onbehalf of a client alleging a causeof action knowing that the statuteof limitations had expired and thedefendant was not liable, and (b)not communicating with the clientregarding the status of her case; 1.3(diligence) by failing to diligentlypursue a case; 1.6 (confidentialityof information) by allowing privileged information to be shown to a(See Holper, Page 3)Tarkanian let her dogs loose on Tribune EditorNevada Supreme Court finally suspends HolperBy Rolando LarrazLas Vegas TribunePart eleven of a seriesAt the bottom of its stationery,the Nevada Supreme Court has aquote that partially states: “TheNevada Judiciary has the responsibility to provide impartial, efficient,and accessible dispute resolutionin legal matters,” and we are nowwondering who they are trying toimpress. or fool.Last week, way long expectedconfirmation of the suspension ofAttorney Scott Holper was moreFROM THE DESK OF GORDON MARTINESNevadans are at their best when things are at their worstBy Gordon MartinesIt is without question that when acrisis occurs, Nevadans emerge as abeacon of hope and relief to rescueinnocent people from disaster.That is why I am proud to callNevada, especially Las Vegas, myhome and my final resting placefor when that time comes. I haveseen the efforts of my neighbors, onnumerous occasions, demonstratetheir generosity and compassionto other communities that havefallen on hard times due to naturaldisasters and the activities of thecriminal element.The mass shooting at the countrywestern concert and the immediateresponse of our first responders,the local community as a whole,and neighboring communities,was overwhelmingly heartfelt. I’vealways felt that deep down, giventhe availability of resources, thathuman beings sincerely care for oneanother, and will do extraordinarythings in order to relieve suffering.(See From the Desk, Page 4)
Page 2 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / October 11-17, 2017100s missing or dead as Californiawildfires rage out-of-control(HORN NEWS) — An onslaught of wildfires across a wideswath of Northern California brokeout almost simultaneously thengrew exponentially, swallowing upproperties from wineries to trailerparks and tearing through both tinyrural towns and urban subdivisions.Authorities said that at least10 people are dead, with over 150reported by The Washington Post asmissing. As many as 1,500 homesand businesses have been destroyedas well.All three figures were expectedTRIBUNEVOL. 19, NO. 32FOUNDERRolando LarrazPUBLISHERANDEDITOR IN CHIEFRolando LarrazGENERAL MANAGERPerly ViasmenskyMANAGING EDITORMaramis ChoufaniPRODUCTIONDon SnookASSOCIATE EDITORColleen LloydINVESTIGATIVE REPORTERKenneth A. WegnerMy Point of View(Continued from Page 1)nature and cause of the accusation;to be confronted with the witnessesagainst him; to have compulsoryprocess for obtaining witnesses inhis favor, and to have the assistanceof counsel for his defense.”And it is also my humble opinion that in the case of State vs.Lobato the accuser did not havethat right “to have compulsoryprocess for obtaining witnesses inhis favor,” because some of the witnesses were not allowed to testify,even these who were able to provethat the accused, Kirstin Lobato,was not in Las Vegas the night thecrime was committed.Why was the presiding judge inthe trial, Valorie Vega (now retired),so emphatically opposed to let thejury learn of that very importantdetail that Lobato was miles awayin a different county the night ofthe crime?And one important little detail inthis case is why it is so importantfor the two police officers investigating the case to railroad her andmake sure that Kirstin Lobato isfound guilty and will serve a longsentence for a crime that she didnot commit.As I understand, police investigators pass their report/affidavitson to the District Attorney and it isthe District Attorney who decidesif the charges are valid and fair asdescribed in their sworn testimony.It is common knowledge that acozy relationship exists betweenthe cops and the prosecutors whohave the tendency to do what thecops order them to do; as well asto surge in the coming days as moreinformation is reported.Taken as a group, the fires arealready among the deadliest inCalifornia history.Residents who gathered at emergency shelters and grocery storessaid they were shocked by the speedand ferocity of the flames. Theyrecalled all the possessions they hadleft behind and were lost.“All that good stuff, I’m nevergoing to see it again,” said JeffOkrepkie, who fled his neighborhood in Santa Rosa knowing it wasprobably the last time he would seehis home.His worst fears were confirmedMonday, when a friend sent him aphoto of what was left: a smoldering heap of burnt metal and debris.Some of the largest of the 14blazes burning over a 200-mileregion were in Napa and Sonomacounties, home to dozens of wineries that attract tourists from aroundthe world. They sent smoke as farsouth as San Francisco, about 60miles away.Sonoma County said it has received more than 100 missing-per(See Wildfires, Page 3)with many of the judges who try toplease the prosecutors by allowingthem to win every case.Most judges are afraid to rulefairly and honestly because theyknow that if they do, the prosecutors will find another judge torun against them and win, becauseprosecutors have to win at any cost.How do prosecutors assure awinning candidate at any cost,you may ask, and I will tell youhow easy that is: police control theprosecutors, prosecutors controlthe judges by supporting the judgesthat they do control, and can assurea “100 percent conviction record”when the black robe fever breaksinto their little head and they needthe support of fellow prosecutors,the police union, and the behindthe-scenes blessing of judges.But regardless of all these “conspiracy mentality” issues I’ve justdescribed, don’t panic, fellowAmericans! There is nothing wrongwith our voting system and thereis nothing wrong with our fair andbalanced democracy.All we need to do is to keepour mouth shut, our eyes closedand our ears plugged and no onein the government will see you asan undesirable, undeniable, and ananti-government trouble-maker.My name is Rolando Larraz, andas always, I approved this column.Rolando Larraz is Editor inChief of the Las Vegas Tribune.His column appears weekly in thisnewspaper. To contact RolandoLarraz, email him at: Rlarraz@lasvegastribune.com or at 702272-4634.For advertisingrates, deadlinescall 702-426-6022or 702-426-5962Las Vegas Tribune is publishedweekly at 717 So. 9th Street,Las Vegas, Nevada 89101.Main Number: (702) 714-0119RadioTribune Call-in Number(702) 983-0711Website:LasVegasTribune.comAll rights reserved. Statements,opinions and points of viewexpressed by the writers aretheir own and do not necessarilyrepresent those of the publisher. Information, including pricesand times, is considered correctat the time of publishing butmay change without notice.Las Vegas Tribune assumesno responsibility for unsolicitedmanuscripts, transparenciesor other submitted materials.For return, please enclose aself-addressed stamped envelope.Las Vegas Tribunepublished weekly by theTribune Media GroupDavid A. Rifkin, Executive Vice PresidentQuote of the Week:“It’s so unbelievable thatin 2017, almost everysingle woman has a storyabout sexual harassment.”—Gretchen CarlsonPlease Note:Although the Las Vegas Tribuneis open to all and sundry opinions about what we publish, wewish to inform all those whochoose to submit their opinionsin writing to refrain from threatening anyone about whom anarticle is written or the writer ofthe article. In other words, anyopinions containing threats willnot be published. We thank youfor adhering to this policy.MISSIONSTATEMENTWe search for the truth, embrace the truth, and print the truth.If we inadvertently print something that is not true, we will letour readers know. We are open todocumented information to shedlight on any issue of concern toour readers. We are of serviceto our community, and it is ourintention to serve our communitythe best way we can.CALL TODAY(702) 426-6022 or (702) 426-5962Email: Advertisement@LasVegasTribune.comRECEIVE A FREE COPY OF THE LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE EVERY WEEK!To receive a complimentary link to every new issue of the Las Vegas Tribune, please sendan email to circulation@lasvegastribune.com and give us the email address where youwould like your copy sent. We look forward to having you as a subscriber to our publication.
October 11-17, 2017 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 3Religious right notches gains under TrumpBy Jonathan EasleyThe HillPresident Trump’s administration is delivering for social conservatives, who are thrilled by thegains they’ve seen on their coreissues of abortion and religiousfreedom.Through court appointments, administrative staffing, executive orders and agency guidance, Trump’spresidency has been a triumph forthe religious right.“He was a wild card, for sure,but we feel completely vindicated,”said Penny Nance, the president ofConcerned Women for America.“Trump has been courageous inways other Republicans, includingGeorge W. Bush, have never been.Who knew that a billionaire playboy from Manhattan would be themost pro-life president in history?”Many social and religious conservatives view the last week as awatershed moment.On Friday, the Department ofHealth and Human Services (HHS)announced it would roll backan ObamaCare requirement thatemployers include birth-controlcoverage in their health insuranceplans. The move exempts companies that might object to providingbirth control on moral or religiousgrounds.On the same day, the JusticeDepartment issued a 20-page,government-wide memo detailingthe ways the administration wouldprotect those who “act or abstainfrom action in accordance withone’s religious beliefs.”Also last week, the House passeda bill that would ban abortions after20 weeks. Sen. Lindsey Graham(R-S.C.), who played golf withTrump on Monday, has introducedcompanion legislation in the Senate. Trump has said he will sign thebill if Congress sends it to his desk.“It has been a banner year forpro-lifers,” said Jeanee Mancini,the president of March for Life.During the campaign, Trump(Continued from Page 2)son reports as family and friendsscramble to locate loved ones.The reports have come via callsto a hotline the county set up forthe missing, according to ScottAlonso, communications directorfor Sonoma County.It’s possible that many or mostof the missing are safe but simplycan’t be reached because of thewidespread loss of cell service andother communications.Much of the damage was inSanta Rosa, a far larger and moredeveloped city than usually findsitself at the mercy of a wildfire. Thecity is home to 175,000 residents,including both the wine-countrywealthy and the working class.The flames were unforgiving toboth groups. Hundreds of homesof all sizes were leveled by flamesso hot they melted the glass off ofcars and turned aluminum wheelsinto liquid.Former San Francisco Giantspitcher Noah Lowry, who now runsan outdoor sporting goods store inSanta Rosa, was forced to flee inminutes along with his wife, twodaughters, and a son just over 2weeks old.“I can’t shake hearing peoplescream in terror as the flames barreled down on us,” Lowry said.His family and another evacuating with them tried to take U.S. 101to evacuate but found it blockedby flames, and had to take countryroads to get to the family friendswho took them in.A 90-mile stretch of the highway is framed by the flames anda major concern overnight, saidBrad Alexander, a spokesman forthe California Office of EmergencyServices.Highway 12, which windsthrough the heart of wine country,was also rendered unusable by theflames.“Sonoma and Napa countieshave been hit very hard,” Alexan-WildfiresHolper(Continued from Page 1)client’s family member without the client’spermission; 1.8 (conflict of interest) by entering into a business transaction inappropriately with a client; 1.15 (safekeeping property)by failing to maintain client funds in his trustaccount and failing to account for settlementfunds; 3.3 (candor toward the tribunal)by not being forthright with a state courtabout his client’s pending federal chargesand his reasons for seeking to change thatclient’s plea in an adjudicated misdemeanormatter; 5.3 (responsibilities regarding nolawyer assistants) by failing to appropriatelysupervise a no lawyer assistant; 8.1(b) (disciplinary matters) by failing to give corrector ade
Oct 11, 2017 · Attorney Scott Holper was more Nevada Supreme Court finally suspends Holper sional Conduct: 1.1 (competence), 1.4 (communication), and 3.1 (meritorious claims and conten-tions) by (a) filing a complaint on behalf of a client alleging a cause of action knowing that the statute of limitati
