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Las Vegas, NV: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor

TEENS’ SHOCKING Plea Deal in Las Vegas Beating Death

Four Las Vegas teenagers pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the fatal beating of their high school classmate. The plea deal keeps them from being tried as adults. The attack on 17-year-old Jonathan Lewis Jr. was captured on video and widely shared on social media.

The teens were initially charged with second-degree murder and conspiracy but will now face time in a juvenile detention center for an undetermined period. In Clark County, minors are released after completing rehabilitation programs rather than serving traditional jail sentences, according to Brigid Duffy of the district attorney’s office.

Defense lawyer Robert Draskovich called the plea deal “a very fair resolution.” However, Lewis’ mother, Mellisa Ready, disagreed strongly with the outcome, stating that there is no true punishment for her son’s murder and calling it “disgusting.”

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TRUMP RALLIES Las Vegas Crowd, Slams Biden’s Chaotic Immigration Policy

Former President Donald Trump highlighted the migrant crisis at a rally in Las Vegas on September 14, 2024. He criticized the Biden administration’s handling of immigration, calling it chaotic and harmful to national safety and economic stability. Trump emphasized the need for stricter immigration policies and stronger border security.

Immigration remains a hot-button issue across the U.S., with debates on border security, migrant rights, and economic impact. Trump’s message resonated with supporters who cheered his promises to reinstate and strengthen previous immigration policies. He criticized sanctuary cities for providing “safe havens” for criminals amid a surge in illegal border crossings.

Trump also addressed economic policies, job creation, deregulation, and tax cuts during the rally. He argued that his past economic strategies led to unprecedented growth and could do so again. Additionally, he attacked political opponents like Kamala Harris, accusing her of being ineffective and out of touch with ordinary Americans’ concerns.

The Las Vegas rally is part of Trump’s broader strategy to appeal to voters in key battleground states by focusing on immigration and economic issues. His rallies aim to mobilize his base and sway undecided voters as the 2024 election season intensifies.

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