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Conversation starters: From the Kardashians to Conrad Murray

Las Vegas Weekly Staff

Wed, Oct 12, 2011 (4:41 p.m.)

Grenade

SEAL of disapproval

An active-duty Navy SEAL was found guilty last week in Las Vegas on 13 federal charges alleging he headed a scheme to sell machine guns, explosives and military hardware from Iraq and Afghanistan in the United States. Apparently his “but that stuff is so cool” defense didn’t go over well.

Dr. Conrad Murray
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House call

Dr. Conrad Murray, on trial for manslaughter in the death of singer Michael Jackson, had his Las Vegas home repossessed and sold at auction because he couldn’t keep up the mortgage payments. Las Vegans currently living in their cars said, “Poor baby.”

Kim Kardashian
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Shop talk

The Kardashian family will be opening Kardashian Khaos, a “celebrity lifestyle boutique,” at the Mirage on August 21. The store, which reflects the tastes and lifestyles of the Kardashians, is expected to be open for 15 minutes.

Jesus

Priest hood

Kevin McAuliffe, a Las Vegas Roman Catholic priest, pleaded guilty to stealing $650,000 from his church over eight years due to a gambling addiction. Parishioners began to get suspicious when he’d tell those making Confession to say three Hail Marys and leave two Benjamins.

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