Immigrant accused in 17 Nevada rapes faces reinstated charges
Carlos Nava, a 49‑year‑old Mexican national accused of serial sexual assaults in Las Vegas, withdrew an Alford plea on Sept. 25, 2025, prompting Clark County prosecutors to reinstate eight previously dismissed sexual‑assault charges and prepare for a new trial. Nava — who investigators say may be linked to as many as 17 victims (including two who were minors) and whose DNA is cited by prosecutors — has a lengthy immigration history, having been deported at least eight times since 2002 and last removed in 2020; he remains in custody at the Clark County Detention Center and is due back in court Oct. 9.
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🔍 Key Facts
- Defendant: Carlos Nava, 49, Mexican national; currently held at Clark County Detention Center (Las Vegas)
- Legal action: Withdrew an Alford plea on Sept. 25, 2025; prosecutors reinstated eight sexual‑assault charges and will set a new trial date
- Allegations/evidence: Prosecutors say Nava may be linked to up to 17 assaults (six identified victims, 11 unknown), cite DNA evidence and say police recovered 17 pairs of folded underwear and latex gloves in a backpack
- Immigration record: ICE records indicate Nava was deported at least eight times since 2002 and last deported in 2020
- Next steps: New court appearance scheduled for Oct. 9, 2025