# Unraveling the Hope for Prisoners Scandal, Raiders Ask for $75 Million, and Remembering the Riviera

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Podcast: [City Cast Las Vegas](https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-cast-las-vegas-5262773)
Published: 2026-08-25T10:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2359

## Resource

The founder of Hope for Prisoners is now ⁠facing nine felonies⁠ and 11 gross misdemeanors, including sexual assault charges alleging he used his position to ⁠prey on incarcerated women⁠ at Nevada prisons and transitional housing facilities. We dig into the case and what it means for the organization he built. Then, the Raiders are ⁠asking for $75 million⁠ in public funds to build a new entrance plaza at Allegiant Stadium, a project the team ⁠didn't bother including⁠ when the stadium was first built with $750 million in public money. We break down why they're asking for the funds and whether or not it's worth the investment. Plus, we've got another round of our Vegas Fixations for you. Host Jesse Merrick breaks it all down with criminal defense attorney Dayvid Figler and artist Vogue Robinson. Learn more about the sponsors of this Tuesday, August 25th episode: ⁠Neon Museum⁠ ⁠Elect Alex Quagge⁠ Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on ⁠Instagram⁠, or email us at ⁠lasvegas@citycast.fm⁠. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for ⁠our morning newsletter⁠. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at ⁠membership.citycast.fm⁠. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at⁠ ⁠⁠citycast.fm/advertise⁠.

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