YTB is offering a free cruise from Florida to the Bahamas for U.S. military personnel and their families from May 30 to June 2, 2008.

YTB is a business networking opportunity that provides travel portals to everyday people. The service is like any travel agent service, only the people who sign-up for the travel booking website earn a portion of the travel agent commission.

If it costs the same, why not book your travel through your friends and family instead of those large, heavily advertised online travel sites? That’s YTB’s philosophy.

I recently joined YTB (see CodellaTravel.com) and thought this offer for our military and their families was so incredible that I wanted to share it with Blogging Vegas readers.

Because of the time-sensitive nature of the information, if you know anyone in the U.S. military, or their family members, please tell them about this opportunity now.

YTB International is sponsoring a Bahamas cruise for U.S. military personnel and their families as the company’s way of saluting the men and women of the U.S. armed forces.

The cruise departs from Miami, Florida on Friday, May 30, docks in Nassau, Bahamas the next day, and returns to Miami on June 2.

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Posted May 27, 2008 12:24 PM by Pete Codella, APR | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This

How many of you have lived in Las Vegas for a half-dozen years or so and still haven’t made a trip on a CAT bus?

Those of us accustomed to driving wherever we need to go may be reluctant to do the public transportation thing.

I was quite impressed by a recent presentation from Jacob Snow, general manager of the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), on the many initiatives currently underway to make southern Nevada’s public transportation system more convenient, attractive and accessible.

Club Ride is one of the tools they’re using. As its name implies, it encourages commuters to use alternative transportation like carpools, the bus or bicycling.

And if you’ve hesitated stepping foot on a CAT bus, watch for the new ACE bus which looks totally different and makes just a few stops on the Strip and in downtown, reducing the amount of time it takes to get from point A to point B.

Those of you interested in learning the ABC’s of all things RTC, should plan to attend the RTC Transportation Fair this weekend, May 10-11, 2008. RTC representatives will be on hand at the Boulevard Mall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday to provide details of public transportation in your neighborhood and around the valley.

The following weekend, the RTC Transportation Fair will be at the Galleria at Sunset Mall during the same times.

Posted May 9, 2008 3:12 PM by Pete Codella, APR | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This

Stable Development, a Las Vegas-based real estate developer, has pioneered a model for business owners to build equity in commercial property. Instead of paying rent to a landlord, clients of Stable Development’s Shared Equity Program receive ownership in the building they occupy, essentially becoming their own landlord.

What’s unique about the Shared Equity Program is that it doesn’t require these new commercial property owners to make down payments or guarantee loans.

To further expand the development of the Shared Equity Program, Stable Development recently hired Michael Young and Ryan Gould as team members. Young and Gould will manage and raise awareness of the Shared Equity Program throughout the Las Vegas Valley and nationwide.

The latest example of Stable Development’s Shared Equity Program is Corporate Center at the Curve, next to the I-215 beltway at Sunset Road where a few dozen business owners have signed 10-year occupancy agreements in exchange for a portion of ownership in one of the eight Corporate Center at the Curve buildings.

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Posted April 30, 2008 3:17 PM by Pete Codella, APR | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This

For those of you interested in visiting Sin City, we’ve got a one-stop-shop online resource for you. It’s called BestofVegas.com.

And for you locals, it’s a good site to send your out-of-state friends to.

At BestofVegas.com you’ll find everything you need to book your entire Las Vegas vacation. From hotels to entertainment to local attractions, BestofVegas.com has taken the nonsense out of browsing dozens of different sites and put everything in one place. A simple concept and an exceptionally easy way to manage every detail of your Vegas vacation.

Check out:
Vegas shows
Vegas tours
Vegas hotels
Las Vegas travel deals

It’s billed as the best of the best whether you’re looking for luxury or great deals. It includes bargain deals on travel, tours, hotels, restaurants, shows and nightlife. It looks to us like they’ve considered and addressed every possible Las Vegas activity. And for your star stalkers — we know you’re out there — BestofVegas.com will even tell you where you’re most likely to find a celebrity.

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Posted April 15, 2008 11:21 AM by Pete Codella, APR | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This

PlusFour, Inc., a local debt collection agency, has been invited to join the prestigious Asset Buyers Division of ACA International.

ACA International is the professional organization for The Association of Credit and Collection Professionals.

“We have met the stringent requirements set forth by ACA International to become one of 280 worldwide members of the Asset Buyers Division,” said Rick Bennett, president of PlusFour, Inc.

The members of the Asset Buyers Division include buyers, sellers and brokers engaged in the buying or selling of accounts receivable. Each member is required to abide by ACA International’s Code of Ethics. “PlusFour, Inc. is honored to be a part of this select group of professionals,” said Bennett.

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Posted April 1, 2008 4:34 PM by Pete Codella, APR | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This

It’s hard to find good news in the credit and finance world these days, especially if you’re a small construction company trying to get a piece of the hyper active Las Vegas construction market.

DevCorp, a boutique financial services company which provides construction financing for small to mid-sized commercial construction companies, has announced a new Contract Financing Program to help companies participate in large-scale construction projects, like CityCenter.

Through the Contract Financing Program with DevCorp, contractors get the working capital and financial tools they need for large-scale construction contracts. The program provides access to contract financing, providing local contractors cash flow for payroll, operating overhead, inventory, equipment and other business purposes.

The program is available to any contractor on any project and companies with large-scale construction projects such as Perini Building Company and MGM MIRAGE are referring contractors to the program.

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Posted March 31, 2008 2:32 PM by Pete Codella, APR | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This

True to their word, the Findlay dealerships stepped it up this past weekend raising $24,900 to assist Glen Gondrezick with his medical expenses.

This, from the company’s announcement:

The Findlay Automotive Group held a fund raising event this past weekend to assist UNLV basketball legend Glen Gondrezick with medical costs associated with his pending heart transplant.

The fund raising event was held March 28 and 29, 2008 at all Findlay locations in the Las Vegas area. Findlay had pledged to donate $100 for every vehicle purchased at Findlay dealerships on those two days.

Findlay’s Chief Financial Officer, Tyler Corder, announced today that the dealerships sold 249 vehicles during the two day event. As a result, Findlay is donating $24,900 to the Gondo Medical Fund.

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Posted March 31, 2008 12:34 PM by Pete Codella, APR | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This

Calling all Las Vegas Valley gardeners! This Saturday, the College of Southern Nevada Desert Garden Center will host its annual gardening and plant sale. In addition, community horticulture experts will make presentations throughout the day. Anyone with a green thumb is welcome and serious gardeners should not miss the free educational opportunity.

The fifth annual Spring in the Desert plant sale and lecture series — presented by the CSN Desert Garden Center and University of Nevada Cooperative Extension — will be held at the CSN Desert Garden Center at 6221 West Charleston Blvd. from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2008.

Guest lecturers and topics include:

• Norm Schilling, president of the Schilling Horticulture Group will speak on “Five Most Important Principles for Gardening in Las Vegas”


• Leslie Doyle, gardener, author and desert tomato expert will speak on “Growing Tomatoes”


• Sean Goodchild, biologist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will speak on “Gardening for Wildlife”


• Daniel Secinaro, Lead Gardener for the Springs Preserve will speak on “Native Plants for the Mojave”

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Posted March 26, 2008 3:53 PM by Pete Codella, APR | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This

We received word today that the Findlay Automotive Group has announced a fundraising event to help UNLV basketball legend, Glen Gondrezick, with medical costs associated with his pending heart transplant.

Gondrezick, known to Rebel fans as “Gondo,” has been a radio analyst for the UNLV men's basketball games for 15 years. Gondrezick also played in the NBA for six seasons.

He suffers from congenital heart disease and will miss this year’s NCAA tournament as he is at UCLA Medical Center awaiting a heart transplant.

The fundraising event, announced today by Findlay Automotive Group’s Chief Financial Officer, Tyler Corder, will be held on Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29 at all Findlay locations in the Las Vegas area.

Findlay will donate $100 for every vehicle purchased at Findlay dealerships on those two days. “We hope to raise more than $20,000 for Gondo during the event,” said Corder.

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Posted March 19, 2008 11:05 AM by Pete Codella, APR | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This

If you’re like most Americans, you think extreme smile makeovers are for celebrities and the lucky few.

Well . . . Dr. Azimi, Las Vegas’ downtown general and cosmetic dentist, has reserved the dental chair for one lucky person for a total dental makeover.

For the first time, Dr. Azimi has agreed to donate a smile makeover to a worthy candidate.

“We’re looking for someone who lives or works in downtown Las Vegas, is a real asset to their employer or community, and would like to have a brand new smile,” said Dr. Azimi. “What we’re looking for is someone who is outstanding in every way and may have a few crooked teeth they’d like fixed.”

For details, visit Dr. Azimi’s newsroom.

Posted February 6, 2008 4:39 PM by Pete Codella, APR | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This

The second annual Black History Breakfast will be held on Friday, Feb. 1, 2008 at The Venetian to celebrate the beginning of Black History Month.

The event, which serves as a fund raiser for CSN, UNLV and Nevada State College students with financial hardships, seeks tax deductible contributions and provides attendees with the opportunity of hearing from keynote speakers Dean John Valery White of the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and Dean M. Christopher Brown, II, of UNLV’s College of Education.

Last year’s Black History Breakfast was also held at The Venetian and generated $9,000 in contributions to the shared scholarship fund. The Las Vegas–Clark County Urban League has held the scholarship funds in reserve awaiting announcement of scholarship recipients at this year’s event.

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Posted January 18, 2008 10:46 AM by Pete Codella, APR | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This

Personally, I’ve always believed that super centers like Wal-Mart have gotten a raw deal in the public eye. They may be impersonal and sterile, but they’re convenient, that’s for sure. That being said, I’ve certainly noticed the picketers outside its multiple grocery stores.

But for those of you who demand a more conscientious corporation, five new Fresh & Easy neighborhood markets made their debut across the Las Vegas valley today.

The company touts itself as a neighborhood market and has taken several innovative steps to ensure its buildings are green in addition to providing fresh, high quality products.

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Posted November 14, 2007 4:02 PM by Kevin Chomintra | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This

Las Vegas gets its newest shopping experience today. The much vaunted Town Square officially opens its doors today and while not all the retail shops will be open, it’s definitely something to check out.

We’ve had the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, the Miracle Mile shops at Planet Hollywood and the Fashion Show Mall on the Strip for years now, but those are all undeniably very touristy. Town Square meanwhile is located south of the Strip and has a much more local feel to it.

Developed by Turnberry Associates, the open-air “lifestyle center” will total 22 buildings, which feature a fusion of Old World design and contemporary architecture.

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Posted November 14, 2007 1:11 PM by Kevin Chomintra | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This

Of all the men and women who had a hand in shaping Las Vegas, none have quite as prodigious as Steve Wynn.

From The Mirage to The Bellagio and Wynn Las Vegas, he’s come in and worked hard to class up the city from the gaudy, themed, family-friendly hotels of the 1990s. As good as he is for the city though, he may just be a little too progressively minded.

According to CasinoGamblingWeb.com, Wynn will no longer be comping drinks for people playing the video poker machines at the B Bar.*

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Posted November 12, 2007 11:00 AM by Kevin Chomintra | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This

Las Vegas is working hard to establish itself as even more of an international travel destination and will soon have another tool to lure in the tourists.

Come January, The Palazzo Las Vegas, will officially open its doors.

The new mega-resort is being built by Las Vegas Sands Corp. and is adjacent to The Venetian. Luxury seems to be the name of the game.

Comfort and convenience were the driving forces behind the design of every room in the all-suite hotel. Sunken living rooms, European-influenced décor, and marble-appointed baths are just a few of the standard luxuries offered.

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Posted November 8, 2007 11:10 AM by Kevin Chomintra | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This

O.J. Simpson is back in Las Vegas today for the preliminary hearing for the Sept. 13 robbery of two sports memorabilia collectors.

Simpson, Charles Erlich and Clarence Stewart are each facing 12 charges stemming from the incident, including robbery with a deadly weapon, kidnapping and assault with a deadly weapon. The kidnapping conviction alone could lead to life in prison with the possibility of parole.

Three other co-defendants, Michael McClinton, Walter Alexander and Charles Cashmore, have accepted plea deals and will be testifying against them. They are expected to support allegations that guns were involved in the robbery, the most contentious point of the charges.

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Posted November 8, 2007 10:21 AM by Kevin Chomintra | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This

We’re a city of neon and you can consider this the Las Vegas version of the 21-gun salute.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority invited properties along the Strip to adorn their marquees with a final farewell to Robert Goulet, 73.

According to Norm from the Review Journal, only a select few have ever been so honored, including members of the Rat Pack.

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Posted November 6, 2007 3:46 PM by Kevin Chomintra | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This

O.J. Simpson. This guy’s story is nothing short of incredible. And I can’t even say that the latest twist can be attributed the man himself. It was the FBI’s fumble.

Seems they knew Simpson was planning the operation three weeks in advance. Thomas Riccio, the man who set up the fateful meeting between Simpson and sports memorabilia collectors Bruce Fromong and Alfred Beardsley.

Riccio told the AP that he contacted the FBI and Los Angeles police, neither of whom seemed interested, according to him.

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Posted November 2, 2007 12:54 PM by Kevin Chomintra | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This

Legendary former Las Vegas headliner Robert Goulet, 73, died of pulmonary fibrosis Tuesday in Los Angeles.

Goulet rose to fame in 1960 after his breakout role as Sir Lancelot in the Broadway production, "Camelot." Three years later, he made his Las Vegas debut at the Flamingo.

During the 1970s, he became a regular headliner in Las Vegas at the Frontier and Desert Inn.

In the 50 year span of his career, Goulet won a Grammy, an Emmy, appeared in theatre, radio, television and film.

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Posted November 1, 2007 8:31 AM by Kevin Chomintra | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This

I was sure hoping I was done writing about this story, but it looks like three of the men involved with O.J. Simpson’s alleged robbery in Las Vegas back in September are opting to testify against The Juice.

Michael McClinton, Charles Cashmore and Walter Alexander will all testify against Simpson and the other men, who face twelve felony charges, which include kidnapping, armed robbery, assault with a deadly weapon and conspiracy and coercion.

The kidnapping charge carries a possible sentence of life with parole.

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Posted October 29, 2007 1:51 PM by Kevin Chomintra | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This

By now you’re aware that fires are devastating Southern California and have destroyed several homes and forced the evacuation of over 500,000 people.

Although Las Vegas may be fortunate enough to not be in such danger, residents at Mount Charleston may not be so lucky, according to an article from the Review Journal.

Dry conditions and lack of rainfall has dried out plants on the mountain, which could potentially lead to large wild fires, typically started by lighting. The dried brush and dead trees on the mountain side are usually cause for high risk of wild fires, but two years of decreased rainfall in Southern Nevada has increased the risk even higher.

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Posted October 24, 2007 4:16 PM by Kevin Chomintra | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This

I’ve always liked Neonopolis. I lament the troubles it’s endured and wish it was more successful. As hard as times are, Jillian’s has been soldiering on and is one of the best things about going downtown.

One of the most important aspects about the joint is that it also serves as a live music venue. Although there are other venues around town, Jillian’s serves an important role in the community by providing a place for lesser known or local bands to gain exposure.

To that end, its upcoming concert schedule has just been released.

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Posted October 24, 2007 3:22 PM by Kevin Chomintra | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This

Las Vegas does golf just as well as it does boxing, gambling, mixed-martial arts, night life and any other number of activities. Now golfers have a new resource to help plan their games.

The recently launched LasVegasGolf.com is providing golf enthusiasts worldwide with one of the most comprehensive Las Vegas-specific golf Web sites and databases available on the Internet.

Las Vegas has over 50 courses in the area and this site makes it easy for vacationers to work a game into their plans.

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Posted October 24, 2007 3:01 PM by Kevin Chomintra | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This

On Friday, the Nevada Board of Regents voted against a proposal that would have allowed some faculty and staff to be armed on higher education campuses.

Regent and Las Vegas police Capt. Stavros Anthony championed the idea before it was voted down eight against and five in favor.

According to the proposal, any staff member who wished to carry a gun would go through special 21-week police academy training and would subsequently become part of a reserve officer program. The institutions would have paid for the program and the staff member’s salary. Staff and faculty would require approval from university and college presidents to enroll in the program.

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Posted October 15, 2007 4:18 PM by Kevin Chomintra | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This

Bjork will be playing The Pearl at The Palms Saturday, December 15.

She is often considered one of the most influential and unique singer-songwriters of all time and has been releasing music since she was 11.

Her sixth album, “Volta,” featured hip-hop producer Timbaland and was released in May. “Volta” broke into the Top Ten in the United States.

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Posted October 10, 2007 5:01 PM by Kevin Chomintra | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This

December 31, 2007 will be an important date for the legendary Crazy Horse Too strip club, which was shut down on July 1. According to an article from the Las Vegas Sun, if the club remains closed for six months, it will permanently lose its liquor license, which would likely have severe effects on the value of the property.

A city ordinance prohibits certain establishments within 1,500 feet of each other from selling alcohol. Although the distance between the Crazy Horse and Cheetahs violates the ordinance, the clubs were grandfathered into exemption.

Potential owners must receive at least a temporary liquor license from the city and reopen the club before the December deadline or lose the exemption status.

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Posted October 8, 2007 4:34 PM by Kevin Chomintra | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This

The story goes like this:

June 12, 2006, Darren Mack allegedly stabs his estranged wife, Charla Mack, to death in their townhouse in Reno. Later that day, the judge handling their divorce case, Chuck Weller, is shot sniper-style while he was in his chambers.

Mack, a wealth pawn shop owner, was named a suspect.

He was on the lam for 10 days before surrendering to Mexican authorities in Puerto Vallarta.

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Posted October 5, 2007 12:35 PM by Kevin Chomintra | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This

The Las Vegas Review Journal reported today that bore hole drilling operations have turned up preliminary evidence that a fault line passes below the area where project officials want to build concrete pads to store highly radioactive spent fuel.

Rock samples indicate that the fault line is hundreds of feet east of where scientists originally thought it was.

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Posted September 24, 2007 4:45 PM by Kevin Chomintra | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This

A 20-year-old man was involved in a police shooting at the Home Depot center at Tropicana and Decatur. The incident occurred Monday morning when the officer questioned, Kerry Purnell for suspicious activity.

After the officer patted Purnell down, the suspect broke free and ran on foot. After running a few feet, Purnell turned a gun on the officer and started firing. The officer was unharmed and returned fire, hitting Purnell on the calf.

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Posted September 24, 2007 4:04 PM by Kevin Chomintra | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This

The World Market Center has released survey results that indicate the Las Vegas Market will be the dominant U.S. market in wholesale furniture trade, according to a report by “The Business Journal.”

According to the survey, 65 percent of respondents agree that the Las Vegas Market will be the most important home furnishings market in the next five years.

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Posted September 24, 2007 12:23 PM by Kevin Chomintra | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This

Sam Weidaw was just about one of the saltiest old men I’ve ever met in my life. He was retired from the U.S. Navy and didn’t do anything with his time but play video poker at the bar and drink. He was legally blind, so he couldn’t even see the electronic cards he was dealt unless he leaned his face inches away from the screen.

He’d reek of booze at 7 a.m. and he wouldn’t quit until the late hours of the night. Just sit there playing and drinking and chatting up any one close enough to hear him. His wife, Rita, would drop him off on her way to work or he would take a two-hour bus ride from his North Las Vegas home to get there.

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Posted September 24, 2007 12:02 PM by Kevin Chomintra | Permalink | Comments (2) | Email This

Cappozzoli’s, a long standing Italian restaurant on Desert Inn and Maryland Parkway, has been reduced to rubble and ash.

At 1 a.m. Wednesday morning, the restaurant's owner closed shop and headed home. The fire started 10 minutes later.

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Posted September 20, 2007 4:35 PM by Kevin Chomintra | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This

12 people were injured late Wednesday afternoon when a car veered onto a crowded sidewalk in front of Planet Hollywood.

The driver suffers from diabetes and had passed out behind the wheel at the time of the incident. He had no recollection of the incident when he came to. Police cited him for failure to maintain a lane.

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Posted September 20, 2007 2:02 PM by Kevin Chomintra | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This

If you’ve been keeping up with the O.J. Simpson story, either through media or the first and second parts of this story, you’re aware that the different versions of the stories are running around coming from all the different men involved.

Police records have been released. Few facts have been agreed upon, but they may paint just enough of a picture for lawyers on both sides to work their magic.

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Posted September 20, 2007 12:04 PM by Kevin Chomintra | Permalink | Comments (1) | Email This

This is the second part of our extensive summary of O.J. Simpson’s latest legal snafus. If you missed the first part of the story, you can read it here. This part will deal with the men involved in the Las Vegas robbery.

The story continues to develop, but hopefully after reading this, you’ll have a better idea of the background and motivations of these men.

Orenthal James Simpson, 60. Walter Alexander, 46. Clarence Stewart, 53. Michael McClinton, 49. Charles Cashmore, 40. Five men who met at a celebration of Thomas Scotto’s vow renewal ceremony in Las Vegas.

Alfred Beardsley and Bruce Fromong were two sports collectors who thought they were meeting a buyer for their memorabilia worth nearly $100,000.

Thomas Riccio. An ex-con turned auction house owner who brought them all together.

Continue reading "The Las Vegas Saga of O.J. Simpson: the players" »

Posted September 20, 2007 9:42 AM by Kevin Chomintra