Nevada governor name-drops during traffic stop and avoids red-light citation
Newly released bodycam video shows a routine traffic stop involving Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo ending within seconds after the Republican official name-dropped himself and then drove away without a citation for an alleged red-light violation.The roughly one-minute video shows a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department sergeant stopping Lombardo's pickup truck near Mandalay Bay on May 15 after the officer said the governor failed to come to a complete stop before making a right turn at a red light.As the officer approaches the passenger-side window, he greets the governor."Hello.
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Newly released bodycam video shows a routine traffic stop involving Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo ending within seconds after the Republican official name-dropped himself and then drove away without a citation for an alleged red-light violation.The roughly one-minute video shows a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department sergeant stopping Lombardo's pickup truck near Mandalay Bay on May 15 after the officer said the governor failed to come to a complete stop before making a right turn at a red light.As the officer approaches the passenger-side window, he greets the governor."Hello. How you doing, sir?" the sergeant says.JACKSON SCOLDS COLLEAGUES IN SOLO DISSENT AFTER COURT JUMPS INTO ROUTINE POLICE-STOP CASEBefore the officer can finish explaining why he initiated the stop, Lombardo interrupts."I'm Joe Lombardo," the governor says."I'm aware," the sergeant replies before continuing, "For the red light violation back there. Your right turn onto Giles..."🚨 Know something we should investigate?📩 stepheny.price@fox.com📸 IG: @fndstephprice🎥 X: @StephenyPriceYour tip could lead to our next story."C'mon, man," Lombardo responds.Moments later, the sergeant ends the stop without issuing a citation."You're good to go, sir.
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- Newly released bodycam video shows a routine traffic stop involving Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo ending within seconds after the Republican official name-dropped himself and then drove away without a citation for an alleged red-light violation.The roughly one-minute video shows a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department sergeant stopping Lombardo's pickup truck near Mandalay Bay on May 15 after the officer said the governor failed to come to a complete stop before making a right turn at a red light.As the officer approaches the passenger-side window, he greets the governor."Hello.
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