Our network

I-Team: Alleged Case of Choking Uncovered at Family Court

Crystal Williams demonstrates how she says she was choked.

LAS VEGAS -- The I-Team recently exposed how a family court marshal was fired for a sexual assault at the courthouse. Now, the I-Team has uncovered another case of alleged abuse involving a woman who says she was choked by a court marshal.

The I-Team has been highlighting growing internal affairs investigations into abuses at family court.

In March, court marshals internal affairs investigators scrutinized a marshal for allegedly choking a woman in custody. The I-Team located that woman and she is now telling her story for the first time.

"You can't move, you can't do anything. They put a spit mask on my face," said a visibly upset Crystal Williams as she described what happened.

Recent College Graduates Face Uncertain Future

LAS VEGAS - More than 2,700 College of Southern Nevada students will graduate Monday night. Many graduates, however, are discovering few job opportunities once they enter the workforce.

Half of the graduates are going to transfer to universities such as UNLV, but approximately 1,400 are entering Las Vegas' job market.

Some are struggling to find work in an economy that seems to be turning around. CSN Career Services Director Kelly Wuest says the job market is slightly worse than last year.

She's helped approximately 1,000 students try to find work. Half of those students have job offers. The others are still searching.

Their degree choice may play a factor. Applied sciences degrees, which are technical in nature, have helped graduates find jobs quickly.

Wuest says one reason for the lack of hiring is many new graduates are tentative about their next moves.

Man Shot, Killed Near Bonanza and Nellis

Man Shot, Killed Near Bonanza and Nellis

LAS VEGAS - Metro Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Friday morning.

Police responded to reports of gunshots at an apartment complex near Bonanza Road and Nellis Boulevard shortly before 1 a.m. When police arrived, they found a 49-year-old man with at least one gunshot wound. He died at the scene.

A white sedan was seen speeding away from the scene, but police say they are not sure if the vehicle is related to the shooting.

8 News NOW will have more information as it becomes available.

Southern Nevada Students Earn iPads in Essay Contest

Southern Nevada Students Earn iPads in Essay Contest

 

Twenty high school students are enjoying the new iPads they earned by reducing their carbon footprint and writing a great essay about it.

The students were part of an essay contest held by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, Coca-Cola, Mariana's Supermarkets and the Clark County School District.

The 20 winners were chosen out of the 200 entries from 40 high schools around the Las Vegas valley. They all wrote a 500-word essay describing how they used transit services provided by the RTC to reduce the amount of carbon they personally use.

The winners for the 2013 contest are:

DA Charges Man in Teen's Murder Case, Bail Set at More than $1M

DA Charges Man in Teen's Murder Case, Bail Set at More than $1M

LAS VEGAS -- The Clark County District Attorney formally charged a 20-year-old Las Vegas man with several counts in connection with the murder of a teenager.

The DA's office announced Thursday the charges against Demetrius Black, which include murder with a deadly weapon, attempted murder with a deadly weapon, battery, and discharging a firearm at or into a structure.

In all, Black is now facing 16 counts.

According to Metro Police, Black shot and killed 17-year-old Betty "Jay" Pinkney in January 2012, during a house party.  

Black and his friends were kicked out of the party, but returned and started shooting randomly into the house, police said.

A 32-year-old woman was also hurt in the shooting.

The charges came on the same day that North Las Vegas Justice Court Chief Judge Chris Lee set bail at more than $1.1 million for Black.

Bail Set at More Than $1 Million in Pinkney Murder Case

Bail Set at More Than $1 Million in Pinkney Murder Case

A North Las Vegas Justice Court judge set bail at more than $1 million for a man accused of murdering a Las Vegas teenager.

Chief Judge Chris Lee set bail for 20-year-old Demetrius Black at $1.1 million, during his first court appearance Thursday.

Black is accused of shooting and killing 17-year-old Betty "Jay" Pinkney during a house party January 2012.

He is facing murder and attempted murder charges. According to Metro Police, Black and his friends were kicked out of the party, but returned and randomly shot into the house.

Pinkney was shot and killed, while another woman was hurt.

Detectives have been trying to find Pinkey's killer since the incident more than a year ago. Police said they found Black after he was arrested for an unrelated robbery, and officers found the gun they say was used in the murder.

His next court date is set for May 23.

(The Associated Press contributed to this report)

 

Registration Opens for Swimming Lessons at County Pools

Registration Opens for Swimming Lessons at County Pools

 

Registration opens Thursday for swimming lessons at Clark County's pools.

The swimming lessons are offered in two-week sessions throughout the summer. They are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis at all 14 of the county's pools and water parks, including facilities in Laughlin, Overton and Indian Springs.

Programs and schedules vary at each location. To see brochures for each location, go to clarkcountynv.gov.

Important dates to remember: