Judge Lets Murder Case Proceed | Las Vegas News

A judge lets murder charges against former congressional candidate Daniel Rodimer proceed, despite his legal team’s argument that police illegally intercepted attorney-client calls. While the judge ruled privileged conversations won’t be used, defense attorneys vow to fight back, claiming the ruling ignores marital privilege and flawed police procedures—and that prosecutors themselves handed over the incriminating material. The case began after Rodimer allegedly assaulted Christopher Tapp at a party, allegedly over Tapp offering his stepdaughter cocaine. Defense lawyers insist police seized confidential chats, including one where Rodimer discussed Tapp’s death, after being told such talks were protected. Prosecutors say any intercepted material was incidental to lawful surveillance and wasn’t used in the case. The defense is now demanding an evidentiary hearing to scrutinize police methods, calling the alleged wiretapping a constitutional violation and sloppy law enforcement. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4e51ee57facda8fc