LAS VEGAS - The courtroom has been abuzz with gripping testimonies during the first week of the murder trial of Robert Telles, the former county public administrator accused of killing Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German in September 2022. Channel 13 has been diligently covering every significant development in the case since Telles' arrest, and will continue to bring live updates when the trial resumes next week.

The emotional testimony of Holly and Roy Bailey, who were neighbors of Jeff German, marked the beginning of the trial. Tearfully recounting the moment they discovered German's lifeless body, their heartfelt statements left a profound impact on the courtroom.

Another striking development was the disturbed facial expressions exhibited by Telles while Clark County medical examiner Stephanie Yagi presented evidence. Photographs from German's autopsy were shown, leaving a haunting impression on onlookers.

Real estate agents Zachary Schilling and Kristen Riffle took the stand, testifying that they had called the police after recognizing the suspect in German's murder from pictures and videos released by law enforcement. Notably, Telles' defense attorney, Robert Draskovich, insinuated that Schilling may have had personal disputes with Telles regarding house commissions, implying a potential motive.

Roberta Lee-Kennett, a former co-worker of Telles at the public administrator's office and a subject of German's articles, also provided crucial testimony. She revealed that she had learned about German's murder and texted Telles regarding the incident.

The trial took a significant turn when Detective Derek Jappe testified about Telles' alleged involvement in an attempted bribery scheme. Telles claimed he had been communicating with Jappe to expose the reputed involvement of Compass Realty. Jappe informed the jurors that the investigation concluded without any prosecution against either Telles or Compass Realty. However, Jappe noted that Telles was placed under surveillance for the investigation in September 2022.

Jappe's revelation that Telles' phone records showed no outgoing messages between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the day of German's murder brought forth further questioning. According to Jappe, Telles was not under surveillance on that specific day, as law enforcement aims to avoid creating suspicions by repeatedly surveilling the same subject.

As the trial adjourns for the week, Jaewon Jung from Channel 13 will continue to deliver live updates when proceedings resume. For more details, visit ktnv.com/tellesontrial.

The trial's first week shed light on critical moments that are expected to shape the path of justice in the case against Robert Telles. The courtroom drama continues to captivate audiences, leaving observers eagerly awaiting the trial's next chapter.