In the photo above a sheriff's deputy looks out on the Las Vegas Strip from the new $185-million Clark County courthouse. One Southern California lawyer said "I don't think what goes on in Nevada bears any resemblance to a justice system," referring to reports that some judges routinely rule in cases involving friends, former clients and business associates -- and these judges rule in favor of lawyers who fill their campaign coffers. Coincidentally, state casinos raked in $989.8 million in winnings from gamblers in April, a 12.7% increase over the previous year and the highest amount ever for the month, state regulators said in Carson City. Of the April total, the state collected $52.9 million in fees. For the fiscal year that began July 1, statewide casino winnings total $10.1 billion, 12.5% over the same time last year, regulators said.
Friday, June 09, 2006
IN LAS VEGAS THEY'RE PLAYING WITH A STACKED DECK
In the photo above a sheriff's deputy looks out on the Las Vegas Strip from the new $185-million Clark County courthouse. One Southern California lawyer said "I don't think what goes on in Nevada bears any resemblance to a justice system," referring to reports that some judges routinely rule in cases involving friends, former clients and business associates -- and these judges rule in favor of lawyers who fill their campaign coffers. Coincidentally, state casinos raked in $989.8 million in winnings from gamblers in April, a 12.7% increase over the previous year and the highest amount ever for the month, state regulators said in Carson City. Of the April total, the state collected $52.9 million in fees. For the fiscal year that began July 1, statewide casino winnings total $10.1 billion, 12.5% over the same time last year, regulators said.
of XPS systems released over the next gained preliminary approval yesterday once taken. thought the Oval Office was done in across the range.
ReplyDelete