Journalist published footage of Democrat official having an AFFAIR that ended his career

The murder of a Vegas reporter might be linked to a sordid video he published exposing a Democrat official leaving the backseat of his car with a woman he was having an affair with. 

Investigative reporter Jeff German, 69, who worked for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, was found dead outside his home on Saturday morning.

Clark County Public Administrator Robert Telles, 45, was arrested on Wednesday in connection to the death. 

Telles refused to deny he was involved in the killing to reporters outside his home, shortly before he was picked up by cops.

Telles failed to win reelection after German published numerous exposes about the turmoil in his office.

A particularly damaging revelation was about an affair Telles was having with a colleague after German published a video of him exiting a vehicle with his lover.    

Staffer Roberta Lee-Kennett, 45, left the backseat of the car at the same time as the official, and can be seen hoisting her skirt down. 

The clip was published by the late investigative reporter in May.    

Telles' home was searched by Las Vegas police hours before his arrest.

Cops found DNA evidence allegedly linking him to the crime.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officers found journalist Jeff German (left) dead with stab wounds around 10:30am Saturday after authorities received a 911 call. They have now searched the home of Clark County Public Administrator Robert Telles (right)

PICTURED: Alleged killer Robert Telles, 45, seen leaving the backseat of his car, along with a member of his staff. The story was reported by the journalist he allegedly killed

PICTURED: Staffer Roberta Lee-Kennett, 45, left the backseat of the car at the same time as the official, as she hoisted her skirt down. The clip was published by the late investigative reporter in May

Roberta Lee-Kennett, 45, (pictured with her husband) was seen leaving the car at the same time as the official, hoisting her skirt down. Late journalist German claimed that the two were having an affair

When he was spotted by reporters at his home while police were still investigating, Telles refused to respond when asked 'did you do this?' 

Telles, a Democrat, failed to win reelection following a series of stories written by German that exposed the turmoil in his office and claimed he had an affair with an employee. His home was searched by Las Vegas police hours before his arrest.

By 6pm on Wednesday, police had returned to Telles's home in tactical gear and were surrounding the home while Telles remained inside.

About 30 minutes later, he was wheeled out of the home on a stretcher and loaded into an ambulance, Las Vegas Review-Journal reported.

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DailyMail.com previously revealed Telles had been railing against German for months – including in an angry series of messages on social media in which he accused him of rifling through his trash and writing 'lying smear pieces' about him.

Following the arrest, Executive Editor Glenn Cook said: 'The arrest of Robert Telles is at once an enormous relief and an outrage for the Review-Journal newsroom.

'We are relieved Telles is in custody and outraged that a colleague appears to have been killed for reporting on an elected official. Journalists can’t do the important work our communities require if they are afraid a presentation of facts could lead to violent retribution. 

'We thank Las Vegas police for their urgency and hard work and for immediately recognizing the terrible significance of Jeff’s killing. Now, hopefully, the Review-Journal, the German family and Jeff’s many friends can begin the process of mourning and honoring a great man and a brave reporter 

Robert Telles just arrived at his house. Reporters asked him if he had any comment. I asked why police towed his vehicle. He had no comment. Story: https://t.co/3CSa7B4XeS pic.twitter.com/tgQ7JuI9BX

Robert Telles, right, was arrested on Wednesday evening following the murder of Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German, left. The pair are pictured together on May 11 in the office of Telles, the Clark County Public Administrator

German accused Telles (pictured with his wife) of having an ‘inappropriate relationship’ with a member of his staff

Telles accused the reporter of writing several 'smear' pieces against him after losing a re-election bid in June 

Colleagues of German, from the Review Journal, snapped pictures of Telles washing a car similar to one that cops said they were hunting  as part of the probe into the reporters death the day before they raided his home

BREAKING: Clark County Public Administrator Robert Telles is taken out of his house on a stretcher and loaded into an ambulance. Telles has been arrested in the slaying of @reviewjournal investigative reporter Jeff German. Story: https://t.co/vAhxjgdlzU pic.twitter.com/heEsWlBvJr

Jeff German, a reported with Las Vegas Review Journal, was found stabbed to death on Saturday. German, a crime reporter, was the author of the 2001 true-crime book 'Murder in Sin City: The Death of a Las Vegas Casino Boss,' the story of the death of Ted Binion, heir to the Horseshoe Club fortune

In an angry post on June 19 – three days after he lost the primary – Telles wrote: 'If Rita does not win, then her position will not be vacated.

'Then, the employee who wanted her position will not get it. This person wanted to work in that position for three years to obtain a much higher monthly payment in retirement.

'For that reason, Jeff German and John Cahill may not be done trying to drag me through the mud.

'To ensure that Democrats rally around Rita, they would have to turn most Democratic voters against me even now when I should be irrelevant. Don't be surprised if the articles keep coming.

'Through all of these articles, I have had the support of my family and friends.

'Despite what Jeff German and John Cahill have tried to do to me personally, I have been backed up by love and support that helped me to keep fighting for re-election. While I have lost, I still yet have that love and support.'

Telles had also embarked on a Twitter tirade the day before – accusing German of looking through his trash, making a 'veiled threat' against him and of bullying.

One post read: 'Looking forward to lying smear piece #4 by @JGermanRJ #onetrickpony. I think he's mad I haven't crawled into a hole and died.'

A second added: 'Typical bully. Can't take a pound of criticism after slinging 100 pounds of BS. Up to article #4 now. You'd think he'd have better things to do.'

Telles also said he expected to be linked to the Mob and Yakuza [street gang] after leaving pizza and sushi boxes in the trash, before adding sarcastically: '*Wife hears rustling in the trash* Her: 'Honey, is there a wild animal in the trash?' Me: 'No, dear. Looks like it's @JGermanRJ going through our trash for his 4th story on me.' Oh, Jeff...'

Las Vegas police officers are seen on Wednesday outside Telles' home

Telles home is pictured on Wednesday being searched by police

Telles shares a $660,000 four-bedroom home with his wife Mae Ishmael, 45, and their three young children in the upscale Peccole Ranch area of Las Vegas.

The house was raided by cops early on Wednesday morning.

Police had already released footage of a maroon 2007 to 2013 GMC Yukon Denali which they said was linked to the case.

A similar vehicle, which appears in the street map view of Telles’ home, was removed from the property by police, along with a gray BMW sedan.

Telles is understood to have returned to the property around 2pm and was, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, dressed in a hazmat suit.

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