Aubry Ballard

Scott Bundgaard, Disgraced Former Lawmaker, Files $10 Million Notice of Claim Against Phoenix; Will it Help Him Find a New Girlfriend?

Scott Bundgaard resigned from the state Senate in January, but he just doesn't know when to quit.The disgraced ex-lawmaker whines that he's the victim in a diatribe posted on the Sonoran Alliance blog over the weekend, on the heels of his $10 million notice of claim against the city of Phoenix for d ... More >>

Russell Pearce Claims "Absolute Legislative Immunity" in False Arrest of Sal Reza

Humiliated 12-point loser and ex-state Senate President Russell Pearce figures the rules don't apply to him. That's been a life-long pattern, from the shenanigans that got him fired from his post as head of the Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles to the sham candidacy of Olivia Cortes in last ... More >>

Scott Bundgaard Takes Aim at Aubry Ballard Pal David Leibowitz in Twitter-Town

​Shamed former state Senator Scott Bundgaard has found himself in a new fight -- and this time it isn't taking place on the side of a Valley freeway.Bundgaard is smack-dab in the middle of a Twitter showdown with David Leibowitz, former Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon's old PR flack/pal of Aubry Ballard ... More >>

Should Arizona Ditch Legislative Immunity For Lawmakers?

​Following the resignation of former state Senator Scott Bundgaard over the scuffle he got into with his former girlfriend on the side of a Valley freeway -- and the legislative fiasco that followed -- Democratic state Senator Steve Gallardo says he plans to introduce a bill that would do away wit ... More >>

Senator Scott Bundgaard Calls it Quits Minutes Before He Was Scheduled to Testify at Ethics Hearing

Former state Senator Scott Bundgaard​*UPDATE* Bundgaard confirms to New Times that he has resigned. He says he'll speak with us about it later today.State Senator Scott Bundgaard was scheduled to testify this afternoon during the Senate ethics hearing over the freeway fight he got into with his fo ... More >>

Judge Denies Senator Scott Bundgaard's Request to Halt Ethics Hearing Over Fight With Former Gal-Pal

​A Maricopa County Superior Court judge has denied state Senator Scott Bundgaard's request to put a stop to the State Senate ethics hearing over the fight the senator got into with his former gal-pal on the side of a Valley highway last year.See our coverage of the scuffle the senator had with for ... More >>

Jan Brewer's Sniveling New Memoir Laughably Paints Her as a Tough-as-Nails Governor

Steve Pierce to Replace Booted Senator Russell Pearce as State Senate President *WITH UPDATE*

Senator Steve Pierce will take over for ousted Senator Russell Pearce as president of the Arizona Senate.​State Senate Republicans confirm to New Times that GOPers have selected a replacement for ousted Senate President Russell Pearce following his historic loss in Tuesday night's recall election. ... More >>

Senator Scott Bundgaard Avoids Jail Time; Pleads No Contest to Misdemeanor Charge Stemming From Freeway Fight With Former Flame

Senator Scott Bundgaard -- and the shiner he received during a February scuffle with his now ex-girlfriend Aubry Ballard on the side of a Valley freeway.​State Senator Scott Bundgaard pleaded no contest this morning to a misdemeanor endangerment charge stemming from a February scuffle on the side ... More >>

Russell Pearce, Scott Bundgaard Score Meaningless "Friend of the Family Awards"

Mean ol' Russ is a "Friend of the Family": Who Knew?Funny thing about the ruling Republican caste here in Sand Land: they like to give themselves meaningless awards that look legitimate to the unskeptical eye, in a bald attempt to trick the electorate into thinking that they're a bunch of good guys ... More >>

Senator Scott Bundgaard Domestic Violence Hearing Postponed

Phoenix Police DepartmentSenator Scott Bundgaard...and his shiner.​State Senator Scott Bundgaard was supposed to be in Phoenix Municipal Court this morning to answer for his alleged scuffle with ex-girlfriend Aubry Ballard, but he wasn't, and now his hearing's been rescheduled.Bundgaard's attorney ... More >>

State Senator Scott Bundgaard Pleads Not Guilty to Charges Stemming From Freeway Fight With Former Flame

State Senator Scott Bundgaard​State Senator Scott Bundgaard's attorney was in Phoenix Municipal Court yesterday where he pleaded not guilty on Bundgaard's behalf to charges stemming from a February fracas with then gal-pal Aubry Ballard on the side of a Valley freeway.Bundgaard's been charged with ... More >>

Senator Scott Bundgaard Charged With Reckless Assault for Freeway Scuffle With Ex-Gal Pal

Phoenix Police Department Senator Scott Bundgaard shortly after going a few rounds with his former flame, Aubry Ballard.​State Senator -- and former Senate majority leader -- Scott Bundgaard has been charged with a pair of misdemeanors for his February freeway scuffle with his ex-gal-pal "I ... More >>

State Senator Scott Bundgaard Freeway Fracas: Decision on Charges Weeks Away

To charge, or not to charge? That is the question a Phoenix city prosecutor faces in regards to State Senator Scott Bundgaard.​Despite Phoenix police recommending that he be charged with assault for a February freeway fight with his then gal-pal Aubry Ballard, the prosecutor handling State Senator ... More >>

Morning Poll: Should Scott Bundgaard's Ex-Gal-Pal Be Charged With Assault?

Police say Senator Scott Bundgaard should be charged with assault. Charges against his ex-girlfriend, however, have been dropped -- for now.​The Phoenix Police Department announced yesterday that following an investigation, it's been determined that state Senator Scott Bundgaard should be charged ... More >>

Scott Bundgaard Mess: Senate Ethics Panel Dismisses Complaint

Senator Scott Bundgaard​Despite getting the boot from his leadership position by Senate GOPers earlier this week for last month's freeway fracas with former gal-pal Aubry Ballard, former state Senate Majority Leader Scott Bundgaard apparently still has some friends on the Senate Ethics Committee.T ... More >>

Scott Bundgaard Booted as Arizona Senate Majority Leader 'Cause of Roadside Domestic-Violence Incident

Senator Scott Bundgaard is out as Senate majority leader.​As New Times noted last week, it was only a matter of time before Senate Majority leader Scott Bundgaard got the boot from his leadership position, and today it happened.Senate sources confirm to New Times that Republicans voted  ... More >>

Morning Poll: Are You Buyin' Senator Scott Bundgaard's Gun Story?

Senator Scott Bundgaard claims his girlfriend pulled a piece during a February alleged domestic violence incident.​Embattled state Senate Majority Leader Scott Bundgaard had a interesting yarn for his GOP colleagues in the Senate on Tuesday: he now claims that in addition to giving him a black eye ... More >>

Tale of the Gun: Scott Bundgaard Tells Senate GOPers Gal-Pal Pulled a Piece During February Scuffle

Scott Bundgaard now says his ex-girlfriend pulled out a gun during last month's highway scuffle.​Embattled state Senate Majority Leader Scott Bundgaard reportedly told Senate Republicans that his now-ex-girlfriend, Aubry Ballard, pulled out a gun during a roadside brouhaha last month that left the ... More >>

Scott Bundgaard to Get Boot as Majority Leader, Sources Say

Joe Arpaio-approved Senate Majority Leader Scott Bundgaard's chances of remaining in his leadership position are precisely zilch, Senate sources say ​State Senate Majority Leader Scott Bundgaard may have staved off being ousted from his leadership position when he met with Senate Republicans ... More >>

More Tales of State Senator Scott Bundgaard's Checkered Past Surface as Majority Leader Faces Ethics probe

azleg.gov​State Senator Scott Bundgaard's roadside domestic violence debacle on February 25 continues to dust up the many blemishes in the majority leader's past. And today, the tale of another jilted love affair involving Bundgaard and a woman are making headlines. The skeletons in the Peoria Re ... More >>

Scott Bundgaard Avoids Ouster From Leadership Role in Senate. Still Faces Likely Ethics Probe

With friends like these...​State Senate Majority Leader Scott Bundgaard will remain the second-most powerful person in the Senate following a closed-door meeting with members of the Republican caucus this morning, at which GOP lawmakers discussed the senator's February domestic violence incident.S ... More >>

Scott Bundgaard Avoids Ouster From Leadership Role in Senate. Still Faces Likely Ethics Probe

With friends like these...​State Senate Majority Leader Scott Bundgaard will remain the second-most powerful person in the Senate following a closed-door meeting with members of the Republican caucus this morning, at which GOP lawmakers discussed the senator's February domestic violence incident, ... More >>

Senator Scott Bundgaard Plays Patty-Cake with Jason Rose, and Russell Pearce Goes KGB on Pro-Immigration Activists

Scott Bundgaard's Police Report: Bundgaard Invoked Immunity

The PPD says Bundgaard invoked immunity "several times"The Phoenix Police Department has released the report on the recent domestic violence incident involving Republican state Senate Majority Leader Scott Bundgaard and his then paramour Aubry Ballard.Perhaps the most contentious issue it addresses ... More >>

Scott Bundgaard Apologizes to Fellow State Senators After Marking Up Girlfriend on Freeway and Avoiding Arrest Due to "Immunity"

Scott Bundgaard​ Arizona State Senator Scott Bundgaard apologized to his fellow lawmakers today for any trouble his public fight with his girlfriend might have caused them. But if police are correct that Bundgaard cried "immunity" after police showed up at the scene, he probably should also a ... More >>