"Las Vegas Police Officer Faces Life Sentence for Casino Heists"

A Las Vegas police officer, Caleb Rogers, has been found guilty on all counts of stealing nearly $165,000 during a series of casino heists, including one where he used a loaded department-issued weapon. Rogers, who faces a potential life sentence, will be sentenced in October. The jury reached a verdict after three hours of deliberation. Rogers' younger brother testified against him, providing details of their involvement in the first heist. Prosecutors portrayed Rogers as a gambling addict who used his law enforcement knowledge to carry out the robberies. Casino employees testified about the lasting impact of their encounters with the robber. Rogers' lawyer plans to appeal the conviction.
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