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Las Vegas man convicted of killing of girlfriend's baby gets PROBATION
- A Las Vegas man, Christian Rabino, received up to five years of probation after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the death of his girlfriend’s 17-month-old son Kai Tesoro.
- Prosecutors said inconsistent witness statements, particularly from Kai’s mother, led them to pursue probation rather than a trial.
- The judge imposed a probation plan that bans alcohol and drugs, forbids contact with minors, and requires anger management and curfew compliance.
- Kai Tesoro died after a massive stroke tied to alleged non-accidental trauma, with doctors noting possible older injuries.
- Rabino represented himself at the hearing and did not speak during the proceedings.
- Judge Jacqueline Bluth warned Rabino that a single misstep on probation could lead to the maximum prison sentence.
- Kai Tesoro’s death prompted investigation and court records reference older injuries found at autopsy.
- Family members requested harsher penalties while noting Kai's voice was silenced.
- The case illustrates the challenge prosecutors face when eyewitness reliability is in question in serious offenses.
- Kai Tesoro’s death occurred in 2024, with Rabino facing ongoing court proceedings into 2026.
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