Overview
- Cox is charged with a category D felony tied to an alleged Jan. 9 recording of Councilwoman Monica Larson during a retirement gathering inside Henderson City Hall.
- City and police documents say witnesses saw Cox behind a curtain holding a phone to capture a private conversation involving Larson, prompting a heated confrontation.
- Nevada law requires at least one party’s consent to record a private conversation, and the charge carries potential penalties of one to four years in prison and a fine up to $5,000.
- According to court records, a judge ordered Cox not to contact Larson except as required for official duties, and representatives for both councilmembers declined comment.
- A Henderson Police report notes Larson gave a statement the next day and an officer asked that the case be forwarded to investigations due to the sensitivity of those involved.