In a surprising turn of events, Robert Beadles, a Republican activist, admitted to hiring a private investigator to look into Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve three years ago. This revelation concludes a lengthy legal battle over the anonymous client who had tried to remain hidden while a lawsuit was ongoing. Schieve and former Washoe County Commissioner Vaughn Hartung discovered GPS devices on their vehicles and took legal action, claiming their rights had been violated. Beadles denied instructing the private investigator to plant tracking devices, insisting he only asked for allegations against the officials to be verified. The case gained attention due to questions about privacy, accountability, and the limits of political investigation. In response to the uproar, Nevada lawmakers passed a new law making it a misdemeanor to illegally place a mobile tracking device on someone's vehicle. This saga highlights how a search for political accountability can lead to a privacy debate and result in changes in state law.

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