Posted on: September 5, 2023, 05:14h.

Last updated on: September 5, 2023, 05:14h.

A victim of a stabbing at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas has taken legal action against MGM Resorts, the parent company of the hotel and casino. The victim, Leslie Alexander, was randomly attacked by Nathaniel Mahoney, who had previously stabbed another person at the same establishment. Alexander alleges that MGM Resorts failed to provide adequate security measures to protect her from the assailant. This incident highlights the importance of safety precautions in the gambling industry.

According to the lawsuit, Alexander endured a traumatic experience lasting several minutes, as she was unexpectedly attacked by Mahoney. Despite the severity of the incident, the hotel’s security force failed to respond promptly, further exacerbating the situation. Even the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officer investigating the case revealed that Mahoney was already a suspect in an earlier slashing incident, which occurred just one day before Alexander’s attack.

Mahoney was later apprehended by the police, who found a four-and-a-half-inch knife in his pocket. As a result, he faced charges related to assault with a deadly weapon. However, he recently pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of assault with a deadly weapon under a plea agreement.

In court, prosecutors recommended a prison sentence ranging from 19 to 48 months, and Judge Michelle Leavitt ultimately sentenced Mahoney to 48 months in prison, with credit given for time served. Alexander’s civil lawsuit against MGM Resorts seeks monetary compensation of at least $15,000 for the damages and suffering caused by the incident.

For comments or statements regarding this civil litigation, Casino.org contacted an MGM Resorts spokesperson, but no immediate response was received.