LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The man accused of shooting and killing a rival YouTuber and that man’s wife in a video streamed live from the Las Vegas Strip pleaded not guilty during his arraignment Monday.
Manuel “Manny” Ruiz also known as “Sin City Manny,” is accused of shooting and killing Rodney Finley, 44, also known as “Finny Da Legend,” and his wife, Tanisha Finley, 43, near the Bellagio Fountains on June 8. Court records indicate Ruiz is 41, however, in court Monday, Ruiz told the judge he was 43. He added that he did not complete high school.
In court three weeks ago, Ruiz maintained his innocence as prosecutors announced Ruiz could face the death penalty. Since then, a death review committee within the Clark County District Attorney’s Office determined that prosecutors will seek the death penalty if a jury convicts him, the 8 News Now Investigators first reported last week…