A Las Vegas YouTuber indicted in a livestreamed Strip shooting is asking a judge to let him out on a $100,000 bail bond, according to recent court filings. Manuel Ruiz, 42, who posts as “Sin City Manny,” has pleaded not guilty and told the court he is innocent. His public defender says Ruiz suffers from post-traumatic stress and “panicked” after a June confrontation near the Bellagio fountains that left two people dead.
According to 8 News Now, the defense is asking for Ruiz to be released on a $100,000 bond and has laid out details of his medical history in filings ahead of a March hearing. The filing notes that a judge is scheduled to hear bail arguments on March 19, 2026.
What Investigators Say
Police say the shooting was captured on the Finleys’ livestream and that the video shows Ruiz pull a gun and fire multiple rounds, according to the Associated Press and KTNV. The Associated Press reports that no weapons were found on Rodney and Tanisha Finley at the scene, and KTNV notes that its coverage includes body-worn camera video of Ruiz turning himself in the following morning. Detectives say the confrontation stemmed from a long-running online feud between the creators and that the livestream drew multiple 911 calls from viewers.
Charges and Possible Penalties
A Clark County grand jury indicted Ruiz on two counts of murder with the use of a deadly weapon, and prosecutors have said they may seek the death penalty, the Las Vegas Review‑Journal reports. Court records show that pretrial scheduling is underway and a trial date has been set as the case moves through Clark County courts.
Defense Account
Ruiz’s attorneys argue he acted out of fear and stress. The public-defender filing says he “panicked” and documents a history of PTSD, according to 8 News Now. Ruiz has also told police and reporters that he is innocent, and his legal team says the evidence in the case needs careful review before any decisions on bail conditions or potential plea options are made.
What’s Next
Bail arguments are scheduled for March 19, 2026. If the judge denies release, Ruiz will remain jailed pending trial. Prosecutors and the defense both say they are still gathering video, witness statements and forensic results from the Strip scene as pretrial motions continue.
Social Media Feud and Public Safety
The fatal encounter has renewed concern about online feuds spilling into real-world spaces and the risks of broadcasting heated confrontations in real time. Investigators continue to ask anyone with information to contact the Las Vegas Homicide Section, and community members say the livestreamed nature of the killing has made the case especially wrenching for creators and bystanders who watched events unfold on screen.
