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About the Incident
A former congressional candidate and retired WWE wrestler, Dan Rodimer, turned himself in to Las Vegas police on Wednesday evening after an arrest warrant for open murder was issued for him. The incident took place inside a Las Vegas resort room in October, where a deadly altercation occurred. The victim, Christopher Tapp, was taken to the hospital with injuries as a result of the incident and unfortunately passed away on November 5 at Sunrise Hospital.
The Investigation
On November 22, police began investigating Tapp’s death as suspicious after learning about the altercation. The Clark County Coroner’s Office ruled his death as a homicide, citing blunt force trauma to the head as the cause. This led to the issuance of an arrest warrant for Rodimer, who surrendered himself to authorities.
The Legal Proceedings
Rodimer’s lawyers, David Chesnoff and Richard Schonfeld, released a statement indicating that he intends to vigorously contest the allegations. After posting a $200,000 bail, Rodimer has a court hearing scheduled for Thursday morning. Despite the charges against him, he maintains his presumption of innocence and requests that it be respected.
Rodimer’s Background
Dan Rodimer, a Republican, previously ran for political office in both Nevada and Texas. In 2020, he ran against Democratic Rep. Susie Lee in Nevada’s District 3 and later participated in a special election in Texas to fill a vacant seat. Rodimer, who also had a career as a professional wrestler in the WWE, garnered less than 3% of the vote in the Texas election.
Conclusion
As the legal proceedings continue, the case of Dan Rodimer’s involvement in the tragic incident at a Las Vegas resort room unfolds. The former congressional candidate and WWE wrestler faces serious charges, prompting a thorough investigation by authorities. The outcome of the court hearing will determine the next steps in this ongoing case.
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