Friday, June 1 2012 7:38 PM EDT2012-06-01 23:38:49 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Tweny five people have now admitted their guilt in a massive political corruption conspriacy involving a dozen local homeowner associations, but the case is far from over. Federal lawmenMore>>
Tweny five people have now admitted their guilt in a massive political corruption conspriacy involving a dozen local homeowner associations, but the case is far from over.More>>
Thursday, May 31 2012 8:05 PM EDT2012-06-01 00:05:18 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Fifteen defendants entered guilty pleas in federal court in Las Vegas Thursday morning. The I-Team was there and will have full reports at 5 and 6.More>>
A pair of attorneys and two former Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officers were among those who entered guilty pleas Thursday in connection with a massive conspiracy involving local homeowner associations. More>>
Monday, March 26 2012 7:38 PM EDT2012-03-26 23:38:49 GMT
David Amesbury, the attorney who cut a deal with federal prosecutors in a far-reaching homeowner's association scandal, was found dead Sunday at his brother's home near Sacramento.More>>
Wednesday, March 21 2012 3:49 PM EDT2012-03-21 19:49:07 GMT
Nancy Quon, the embattled attorney involved in a far-reaching HOA scandal, was found dead in her Henderson condo Tuesday. Henderson Police were at Quon's condo at the District investigating her death.More>>
Thursday, February 2 2012 10:14 PM EST2012-02-03 03:14:54 GMT
A four-year investigation by federal agents and Las Vegas police detectives into a massive political corruption scandal is coming to a head. The probe, first reported by the I-Team, is focused on the fraudulent takeover of local homeowner associations.More>>
A victim of the Las Vegas HOA scheme can submit a Victim Impact Statement or a letter in aid of the sentencing to explain how the crimes affected you.More>>
Monday, December 19 2011 7:47 PM EST2011-12-20 00:47:51 GMT
A Clark County Grand Jury has returned a six-count indictment against a man for his actions in allegedly defrauding the Paradise Spa Home Owner's Association of more than $1 million.More>>
Thursday, October 27 2011 3:07 PM EDT2011-10-27 19:07:21 GMT
Explosive allegations were leveled Wednesday in the massive political corruption case involving local homeowner associations. The I-Team has learned lawyers for attorney Nancy Quon asked that the indictment against her be dismissed because the District Attorney's office abused the grand jury process.More>>
Monday, October 24 2011 5:45 PM EDT2011-10-24 21:45:14 GMT
A Las Vegas criminal defense attorney is the latest to take a plea deal in a federal probe of homeowner associations steering business to favored attorneys and businesses.More>>
Tuesday, October 11 2011 4:59 PM EDT2011-10-11 20:59:35 GMT
A former Las Vegas construction company aide has become the fifth person to take a plea deal in a federal investigation of condominium homeowner associations steering business to favored attorneys and businesses.More>>
Tuesday, September 13 2011 7:21 PM EDT2011-09-13 23:21:28 GMT
A 35-year-old Las Vegas construction business employee became the third person to plead guilty in a federal probe of condominium homeowner associations steering business to favored law firms and businesses in southern Nevada.More>>
Tuesday, September 6 2011 8:47 PM EDT2011-09-07 00:47:04 GMT
The massive homeowners association corruption probe has another guilty plea. The Department of Justice got that plea from Darryl Scott Nichols, who essentially acted as a plant on three HOA boards.More>>
Tuesday, August 30 2011 6:41 PM EDT2011-08-30 22:41:50 GMT
A high-profile political insider has pled guilty to his role in an ongoing investigation involving Las Vegas-area homeowners' associations. The FBI says Steve Wark has pled guilty in federal court to one count of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud.More>>
Investigative Reporter Colleen McCarty and Photojournalist Kyle Zuelke
Monday, May 24 2010 2:37 PM EDT2010-05-24 19:37:37 GMT
A state program designed to help homeowners settle disputes with their associations could instead cost them thousands of dollars in unexpected legal fees. A lawsuit filed by a local homeowner alleges he was ordered to pay more than $22,000 in legal and arbitration fees when he lost a dispute with his HOA. An I-Team review of public records suggests his case is not unique.More>>
Reporter Jonathan Humbert and Photojournalist Alex Brauer
Half a year after an HOA corruption probe was exposed by the Eyewitness News I-Team, it's getting major attention by lawmakers in Carson City. Reporter Jonathan Humbert takes a look at the proposed legislation.More>>
Half a year after an HOA corruption probe was exposed by the Eyewitness News I-Team, it's getting major attention by lawmakers in Carson City. Reporter Jonathan Humbert takes a look at the proposed legislation.More>>
In late December, residents of one condo complex under investigation learned that $450,000 had disappeared from the HOA's bank account. It was the last of an $8 million fund set aside to repair construction defects. Chief Investigative Reporter George Knapp takes a lookMore>>
Remember the hubbub that rolled through Las Vegas when the I-Team revealed the existence of a massive political corruption probe centered on homeowner associations? What happened to that story? Chief Investigative Reporter George Knapp says the probe is alive and well.More>>
The Chateau Versailles board held a meeting Friday, but the actual board members didn't show up. The community members are fed up. They say their board members rigged votes and took control of the community all because they are friends with developer Leon Benzer.More>>
The I-Team is uncovering new details in the ongoing political corruption probe into homeowners' associations. For weeks, information has been trickling out. Now new details have come to light on how the deals went down and how lax enforcement opened the door for potential corruption.More>>
One voice not yet heard from since news of the investigation broke is that of Nevada's Homeowners Association Ombudsman. The position was created to help HOA residents resolve their problems. Chief Investigative Reporter George Knapp sits down with the Ombudsman.More>>
A former property manager is now coming forward saying she saw problems with the person at the center of the investigations, Leon Benzer. The I-Team has been digging up the story with connections to Cabo San Lucas and HOA's all across the valley. Investigative Reporter Jonathan Humbert has the latest.More>>
The ongoing investigation into corruption among local HOA's may have forced one of the people being investigated to take his own life. Investigators believe that potential target Chris Van Cleef took his own life Tuesday morning, just days after his name surfaced in connection with a wide ranging corruption investigation.More>>
The I-Team has learned the FBI conducted yet another search warrant raid involving the ongoing HOA political corruption probe. This time, the offices of a prominent construction attorney were targeted. Share your thoughts and comments on the investigation.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:28 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:28:09 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- After more than eight years of delays, a sex offender who worked as a nurse is going to prison for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old patient. The nursing board gave Paul Santiago a licenseMore>>
After more than eight years of delays, a sex offender who worked as a nurse is going to prison for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old patient.More>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:00 AM EDT2013-05-23 06:00:07 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Foreclosures by homeowner's associations have increased dramatically in the last year. What used to be a last resort for HOAs is becoming a regular practice, often to the surprise of homeowners.More>>
Foreclosures by homeowner's associations have increased dramatically in the last year.More>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:50 AM EDT2013-05-23 05:50:59 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The Rape Crisis Center unveiled a new downtown location close to University Medical Center improving the response time of advocates during regular business hours from 20 minutes to five. AMore>>
The Rape Crisis Center unveiled a new downtown location close to University Medical Center (UMC), improving the response time of advocates during regular business hours from 20 minutes to five.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:32 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:32:37 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A third person has been charged in the death of an exotic bird at the Flamingo Hotel's wildlife habitat on the Las Vegas Strip. According to the Clark County District Attorney's office, HazhirMore>>
A third person has been charged in the death of an exotic bird at the Flamingo Hotel's wildlife habitat on the Las Vegas Strip.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:35 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:35:05 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- It's the oldest building on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip. Movies were filmed there, stars got married there, and, on Wednesday, the Little Church of the West turned 70 years old.More>>
It's the oldest building on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:56:56 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Not for the faint of heart, in a couple of months thrill seekers will have a chance to zip between two towers at the Rio resort in Las Vegas. The Rio is a popular spot take it the breathtakingMore>>
Not for the faint of heart, in a couple of months thrill seekers will have a chance to zip between two towers at the Rio resort in Las Vegas.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:03 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:03:23 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A Las Vegas space entrepreneur has signed a deal with NASA that sets the tone for the future of space exploration, including possible bases on the moon. Back in January, Robert Bigelow ofMore>>
A Las Vegas space entrepreneur has signed a deal with NASA that sets the tone for the future of space exploration, including possible bases on the moon.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:21 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:21:34 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- For weeks, the Clark County School Board of Trustees has been debating whether to hire a national search firm to scour the country for a new superintendent or keep the search local. TheMore>>
For weeks, the Clark County School Board of Trustees has been debating whether to hire a national search firm to scour the country for a new superintendent or keep the search local.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:17:14 GMT
BOULDER CITY, Nev. -- While many teens are counting down the days until summer break, one teen who survived a tragic accident is happy to be back in the classroom. Giulian Grasso was out of school forMore>>
While many teens are counting down the days until summer break, one teen who survived a tragic accident is happy to be back in the classroom.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:15 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:15:37 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Days after the I-Team revealed abuse claims at Desert Regional Center, a mental health facility, the employee at the center of the allegations was fired. When the I-Team obtained picturesMore>>
Days after the I-Team revealed abuse claims at Desert Regional Center, a mental health facility, the employee at the center of the allegations was fired.More>>
