News mentions - George Peter Kelesis
14 mentions on record from public news sources.
Chattah ruling, Lombardo regulation review and Las Vegas art museum
“…vacancy rules. In February, the White House nominated Las Vegas lawyer George Kelesis to assume the role on a permanent basis. 🎨 The Las Vegas Museum of Art has…”
knpr.org - Aug 19, 2026 - read article
Ninth Circuit upholds lower court ruling against Chattah
“…administration’s arguments. In February, Trump appointed Las Vegas attorney George Kelesis as U.S. Attorney. He has yet to be confirmed by the Senate. His confirmation…”
elkodaily.com - Aug 18, 2026 - read article
Appeals court says Trump-appointed US attorney in Nevada can’t legally serve in the role
“…the appeals process took place. Earlier this year, the White House selected George Kelesis as a replacement, but he must still go through the Senate’s nomination process.…”
apnews.com - Aug 18, 2026 - read article
Appeals court says Trump-appointed US attorney in Nevada can’t legally serve in the role
“…the appeals process took place. Earlier this year, the White House selected George Kelesis as a replacement, but he must still go through the Senate’s nomination process.…”
ktnv.com - Aug 18, 2026 - read article
Appeals court rules Trump admin unlawfully appointed Nevada's top federal prosecutor
“…Chattah for the permanent Nevada U.S. attorney post, instead nominating George Kelesis in February 2026. In December, the Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals…”
foxnews.com - Aug 18, 2026 - read article
Appeals Court: Sigal Chattah serving illegally as U.S. Attorney for Nevada
“…can still appeal today’s ruling. The White House has since nominated George Kelesis to replace Chattah on a permanent basis. That process is ongoing. Copyright…”
fox5vegas.com - Aug 18, 2026 - read article
Appeals Court: Sigal Chattah serving illegally as U.S. Attorney for Nevada
“…can still appeal today’s ruling. The White House has since nominated George Kelesis to replace Chattah on a permanent basis. That process is ongoing. Copyright…”
kolotv.com - Aug 18, 2026 - read article
Ruling disqualifying Sigal Chattah as Nevada’s U.S. attorney affirmed by appeals court
“…time the appellate panel heard arguments, Trump nominated Las Vegas attorney George Kelesis to be the U.S. attorney. Nevada’s U.S. senators have to sign off on his…”
reviewjournal.com - Aug 17, 2026 - read article
Ex-police officer testifies Tupac uninterested in naming shooter
“…Becker said he brought three attorneys with him, including David Chesnoff and George Kelesis, who was nominated earlier this year to be Nevada’s U.S. attorney.…”
reviewjournal.com - Aug 17, 2026 - read article
Appeals court finds Sigal Chattah is illegally Nevada's top federal prosecutor - The Nevada Independent
“…for comment Monday. The White House in February nominated Las Vegas lawyer George Kelesis to assume the role on a permanent basis. The state's U.S senators — who have…”
thenevadaindependent.com - Aug 17, 2026 - read article
'Completely unprecedented': Why is confirming Nevada's top federal prosecutor taking so long? - The Nevada Independent
“…top federal prosecutor taking so long? The Trump administration chose George Kelesis to become the state’s U.S. attorney. But not much has happened, allowing its…”
thenevadaindependent.com - Jul 15, 2026 - read article
Federal administration nominates permanent replacement for acting U.S. Attorney Chattah
“…permanent replacement for acting U.S. Attorney Chattah Las Vegas attorney George Kelesis is the administration's choice for U.S. Attorney for Nevada. He's a longtime…”
ktnv.com - Feb 13, 2026 - read article
Las Vegas native tapped by White House to be top Nevada federal prosecutor
“…Las Vegas native tapped by White House to be top Nevada federal prosecutor George Kelesis has practiced law in Las Vegas since 1981, according to a bio on his law…”
reviewjournal.com - Feb 12, 2026 - read article
Appellate court hears arguments about Nevada U.S. attorney after nomination of new lawyer
“…White House announced Wednesday that Trump was nominating Las Vegas attorney George Kelesis to be the U.S. attorney. But the nomination may not mean that Chattah is…”
reviewjournal.com - Feb 12, 2026 - read article