DA Ignores Vacated Conviction, Roblox Pays $12 Million for Kids' Safety, and MGM Kills Iconic Buffet

DA Ignores Vacated Conviction, Roblox Pays $12 Million for Kids' Safety, and MGM Kills Iconic Buffet

From City Cast Las Vegas by City Cast

April 21, 2026 · 31 min

About this episode

The episode discusses a vacated conviction, a settlement for kids' safety with Roblox, and the decline of buffets in Las Vegas.

A judge vacated Rickie Slaughter’s conviction, but he remains behind bars as the DA weighs a retrial, raising big questions about power and accountability. Nevada’s $12 million settlement with Roblox also raises new concerns about kids’ safety online. And the slow disappearance of Strip buffets has locals wondering what Las Vegas is becoming. Breaking down the biggest local headlines are host Jesse Merrick, Michael MJ Lyle, and creative producer Jacob Solis. Learn more about the sponsors of this Tuesday, April 21st episode: Zen Leaf Taskrabbit TedXLasVegas 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, Hey Las Vegas. 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.

People in this episode

Hosts: Jesse Merrick, Michael MJ Lyle, Jacob Solis

Topics covered

  • criminal justice
  • online safety
  • local news
  • Las Vegas culture
  • food and dining

Keywords

  • Rickie Slaughter
  • Roblox
  • MGM
  • Las Vegas buffets
  • Nevada settlement
  • criminal justice
  • online safety
  • local headlines

Sponsors

Zen Leaf, Taskrabbit, TedXLasVegas

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Roblox, MGM

Places: Nevada, Las Vegas

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