Nevada judge views video of Saudi Arabia airman's interview by Vegas police in child rape case
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A video aired in open court shows a Saudi Arabia air force sergeant telling a Las Vegas police detective he had sex with a 13-year-old boy at a Las Vegas Strip hotel on New Year's Eve.
Mazen Alotaibi (MAH'-zen ah-loh-TAH'-bee) has pleaded not guilty to charges including kidnapping, lewdness and sexual assault of a minor.
Before the 70-minute video was shown Thursday, he rejected a plea deal that would have had him plead guilty to reduced charges.
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He would have faced an uncertain sentence of probation or up to 80 years in prison.
The judge says she'll rule soon whether a jury will see Alotaibi admit having physical contact with the boy.
Alotaibi's lawyer argues that Alotaibi didn't understand that he had a right to not answer police questions.
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Information from: Las Vegas Sun, http://www.lasvegassun.com