Nevada Press Association The best in Nevada journalism since 1924
The Nevada Press Association was shocked and outraged by the murder this weekend of one of our own, investigative reporter Jeff German. Through his aggressive and fair reporting, Jeff consistently cast a light on political corruption and wrongdoing throughout the Las Vegas Valley. He served as a model for all journalists who ask tough questions and hold the powerful accountable.
We have been especially horrified by new details that have emerged over the past 24 hours. As an organization dedicated to defending and promoting press freedom in Nevada, we are deeply distressed by the possibility that this attack may have been perpetrated by a public official whose actions German was investigating. That would be a dagger directed at the heart of a free press and a blow to our democracy.
This is a dark and tragic moment for Nevada journalism. Our members face threats every day for doing their job: Questioning authorities and uncovering the facts. NPA stands with all Nevada journalists who are processing this loss.
We want to thank Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for moving swiftly to seek justice in this killing. We also want to acknowledge the courage and professionalism of the Las Vegas Review-Journal newsroom, which has helped to uncover the murder of a colleague under the most difficult of circumstances. Their continued work is a testament to the resiliency of our profession and highlights the power of fact-based reporting.