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White House Names New Pick for Nevada Top Federal Prosecutor After Confirmation Trouble
The nomination of George Kelesis aims to resolve legal disputes over the current acting U.S. attorney's eligibility and improve bipartisan confirmation prospects, officials said.
- The White House nominated George Kelesis for U.S. attorney of Nevada, and he would become Nevada's top federal prosecutor if confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
- A federal judge found Sigal Chattah illegally appointed, and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals heard the case last week; her 210-day acting term was set to expire this month.
- Kelesis, 70, serves as chair of the Nevada Tax Commission since 2023 after appointment by Joe Lombardo, Nevada governor, and has practiced law 45 years as a partner at Cook & Kelesis, law firm.
- Home‑state senators will review Kelesis's nomination and conduct interviews as Sens. Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto signaled close review, while Chattah's 210-day acting term expires this month amid the 9th Circuit appeal heard last week.
- Kelesis is registered nonpartisan, has donated to both parties, filed last month a disclosure listing six affiliated businesses, and searches show about 30 Nevada businesses tied to him or his firm.
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Who is George Kelesis, the Trump admin’s nominee for Nevada US attorney? - The Nevada Independent
George Kelesis, 70, has been a lawyer in Nevada for 45 years and is a partner of the Las Vegas firm Cook & Kelesis. He has also chaired the Nevada Tax Commission since 2023 after being appointed by Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo.
The White House candidate for Nevada federal prosecutor is a veteran Las Vegas defense attorney and state official with ties to both the Democratic and Republican parties. George Kelesis, 70, has been a lawyer in Nevada for 45 years and is a partner of the firm Cook & Kelesis of Las Vegas. In addition, he has chaired the Nevada Tax Commission since 2023, after being appointed by Republican Governor Joe Lombardo. Kelesis was also a member of the …
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