How Jimmy Carter's FBI Director, William Webster, changed Las Vegas
From Nevada Yesterdays by Michael Green
October 21, 2025 · 5 min
About this episode
The episode discusses FBI Director William Webster's impact on Las Vegas through controversial operations and legal battles.
FBI Director William Webster's controversial Nevada legacy: Operation Yobo stings, mob prosecutions, and the impeachment of Judge Harry Claiborne divided Las Vegas.
Topics covered
- FBI
- Las Vegas
- Operation Yobo
- mob prosecutions
- Judge Harry Claiborne
Keywords
- Jimmy Carter
- William Webster
- Nevada legacy
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Las Vegas, Nevada
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