A Las Vegas surgeon who volunteered to testify against local doctors and lawyers as part of a federal investigation now faces the loss of his medical license. The charges against Gage have been dropped, and now Dr. John Thalgott himself in the cross hairs of the state medical board. The I-Team's George Knapp has the story.More>>
Federal prosecutors say some local doctors and lawyers conspired to rip off their clients and patients for tens of millions of dollars. On Tuesday, the first of what may be dozens of prosecutions began. George Knapp has more from the secret audiotape and what may be the smoking gun document.More>>
A federal judge says thereis enough evidence to send two men to trial in the doctor-lawyer medical fraud case. The trial is set for February. The Channel 8 I-Team was the first to report on the indictments. More>>
A Las Vegas personal injury attorney who was slapped with an 18-count federal indictment may not be alone for long. The I-Team's George Knapp has MORE exclusive details. WEB EXTRAS: read the federal indictment, the response from Noel Gage's attorney and see the entire interview with Steve Myrhe.More>>
Federal prosecutors unsealed an 18-count indictment Tuesday against two men alleged to have participated in a wide-ranging conspiracy to defraud patients and clients and insurance companies out of millions of dollars. The three-year FBI probe was first made public by the I-Team's George Knapp.More>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:30 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:30:30 GMT
HENDERSON, Nev. -- The killing of a woman in 1996 has police asking the public for help in solving the cold case crime. Diane Hietbrink, 58, was found dead in her home at 302 Nebraska Street on Sept.More>>
The killing of a woman in 1996 has police asking the public for help in solving the cold case crime.More>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:38 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:38:39 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Metro Police are investigating a crash involving a motorcyclist and a truck. Police say the motorcyclist slammed into the back of a truck on the Sahara westbound exit from I-15 south. TheMore>>
Metro Police are investigating a crash involving a motorcyclist and a truck.More>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:33 PM EDT2013-06-19 19:33:59 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Sue Lowden, a former state senator and the former chairwoman of the Nevada Republican Party is considering a run for lieutenant governor in 2014. "I am seriously thinking about it. I willMore>>
Sue Lowden, a former state senator and the former chairwoman of the Nevada Republican Party is considering a run for lieutenant governor in 2014.More>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:22 PM EDT2013-06-19 19:22:50 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Three major resort projects in Las Vegas could be the boost the local economy needs. The construction and hospitality industries have struggled since the recession, but signs of a reboundMore>>
Three major resort projects in Las Vegas could be the boost the local economy needs. The construction and hospitality industries have struggled since the recession, but signs of a rebound are emerging.More>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:08 PM EDT2013-06-19 19:08:06 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Akeem Tripp was sentenced to 20 years for the murder of his girlfriend's former boyfriend. Tripp pleaded guilty to murder in the shooting death of Phillip Hooks, 29, in March 2012 at theMore>>
Akeem Tripp was sentenced to a maximum of 20 years for the murder of his girlfriend's former boyfriend.More>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:27 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:27:50 GMT
LAS VEGAS - Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal accident on State Route 604 near Sloan Road. Drivers are urged to avoid the area. 8 News NOW will have more information as it becomes availaMore>>
Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on State Route 604 near Sloan Road that occurred around 8:15 a.m.More>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:38 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:38:50 GMT
HENDERSON -- Imagine tens of thousands of children around the world learning to swim all at the same time. That's what happened Tuesday as part of "The World's Largest Swimming Lesson." The swimmingMore>>
Imagine tens of thousands of children around the world learning to swim all at the same time. That's what happened Tuesday as part of "The World's Largest Swimming Lesson."More>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:00 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:00:12 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- US Thrill Rides LLC Incorporated has submitted plans to the FAA to create a 650-foot roller coaster near the Tropicana Hotel. The Florida based company is remaining tight lipped on any ofMore>>
US Thrill Rides LLC Incorporated has submitted plans to the FAA to create a 650-foot roller coaster near the Tropicana Hotel.More>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:57 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:57:39 GMT
HENDERSON, Nev. - A garden oasis has sprouted at John C. Vanderburg Elementary School. The garden features everything from arugula to tomatoes to radishes, which some students had never of until now. "It'sMore>>
A Henderson teacher is bringing the importance of healthy food choices into her students' lives with a unique garden club. 8 News NOW is rewarding her efforts in this week's Acts of Kindness.More>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:56 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:56:57 GMT
LAS VEGAS - Be careful on the roads. Police across the valley are conducting a coordinated effort Wednesday to crack down on driving violations. Police will be looking for drivers who speed, run red lightsMore>>
Be careful on the roads. Police across the valley are conducting a coordinated effort Wednesday to crack down on driving violations.More>>
Lawyers for Las Vegas surgeon Dr. Mark Kabins are asking a federal judge to throw out an indictment of Kabins because of news stories and newspaper columns.
Dr. Kabins was indicted in March 2009 in connection with a four year FBI investigation into the so-called Medical Mafia, a group of local doctors and lawyers suspected of conspiring together to rip off their patients and legal clients.
The motion filed on behalf of Kabins accused federal officials of leaking information to I-team Reporter George Knapp. It cites several stories which aired on Channel 8 and columns written by Knapp for Las Vegas City Life newspaper.
According to the motion, the stories must have been based on leaks from the government. Such leaks would constitute a violation of federal rules of criminal procedure, the motion argues. The U.S. Attorneys office has not yet responded to the motion.
