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  • News

    February 17, 2005

    I Could Just Slap Him

    Felon, swindler, liar, sleaze, pant-load. The many faces of Fife Symington

  • News

    June 6, 2002

    Romancing the Genome

    The love story that may spark Arizona's New Economy.

  • News

    April 20, 2000

    He's Back

    Ex-governor Symington seems blissful despite the damning evidence that mounts at his bankruptcy trial. What's up his sleeve?

  • News

    January 29, 1998

    Inside the Jury Box

    The people who judged Symington look back with certainty, compassion

  • News

    January 29, 1998

    Writing a Sentence

    Fife Symington must live with six felony convictions; where he will live with them is still up in the air

  • News

    September 11, 1997

    Fife's History

    It took years, and some luck, to unravel Symington's web of deceit

  • News

    August 14, 1997

    Denouement or Vindication?

    Jurors in Symington's 12-week criminal trial hear closing arguments, begin deliberations

  • News

    August 7, 1997

    Judge Stranded

    As Symington finishes his grueling cross-examination, judge tarries with jury instructions

  • News

    July 17, 1997

    Trial by Paper

    As Symington finishes his grueling cross-examination, judge tarries with jury instructions

  • News

    July 10, 1997

    Sugar Mommy

    Martha Symington's lawyer tells jury of governor's profligacy

  • News

    June 26, 1997

    Informer Friend of Fife

    Bookish prosecutor George Cardona transforms governor's partner and ally into reluctant stool pigeon

  • News

    June 19, 1997

    Bankers Dozin'

    Testimony at the governor's criminal trial and a new civil complaint suggest that First Interstate helped Symington dupe other lenders

  • News

    May 15, 1997

    A Colossal Liar

    If you're feeling sympathy for Fife Symington, read this

  • News

    April 10, 1997

    Republic Scoops Self

    The expose told of a newly discovered "confidential settlement" that has an impact on Symington's bankruptcy case. But the Republic itself had reported the settlement--in 1994.

  • News

    November 14, 1996

    Might He Be Innocent

    A broad range of legal experts and newly released records suggest the federal government will have a hard time convicting Governor Symington

  • News

    September 26, 1996

    An Accounting Nightmare

    Coopers & Lybrand leaves governor in "worst of all worlds" legally; but quick removal from office seems unlikely

  • News

    September 5, 1996

    Official Secrecy Acts

    Fighting a legal war on multiple fronts, Symington and his attorneys turn to a time-honored tactic: stonewalling

  • News

    June 20, 1996

    The Governor and the Lawyer

    Document supporting indictment suggests senior partner at Snell & Wilmer aided governor in alleged bank fraud

  • News

    June 20, 1996

    An Indictment Primer

    The charges are simple: The government says Symington lied to get hundreds of millions of dollars of loans

  • News

    May 30, 1996

    Governor Deposed

    Forced to explain his creative accounting practices, the governor steps through the looking glass

  • News

    December 14, 1995

    First Interstate Blank Check

    Bank gave governor loan write-downs, despite evidence of false financial statements

  • News

    November 23, 1995

    Trophy Strife

    Sculptor says downtown partnership bootlegged his award design

  • News

    November 9, 1995

    Trusting in Family Values

    Sculptor says downtown partnership bootlegged his award design

  • News

    November 2, 1995

    Gasket Case

    During her 14-year marriage to an auto-parts mogul, Denise Hrudka lived in the lap of luxury. Then her husband stood up.

  • News

    October 26, 1995

    Countdown to Indictment?

    Washington to decide Fife's fate in next six weeks

  • Culture

    October 5, 1995

    A HISTORY OF FAILURE

    Washington to decide Fife's fate in next six weeks

  • News

    October 5, 1995
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    September 21, 1995

    THE HOUSE THAT YOU BUILT

    IF QUESTIONS ABOUT ITS RETRACTABLE ROOF, POWER-HUNGRY AIR CONDITIONERS AND SUN-STARVED GRASS CAN BE ANSWERED, BANK ONE BALLPARK WILL BE A STATE-OF-THE-ART VENUE. FOR SEPARATING FANS AND TAXPAYERS FROM THEIR MONEY.

  • News

    July 27, 1995

    Flashes

    From the Week of July 27, 1995

  • News

    February 16, 1995

    THE GRIM RED LINE

    MINORITIES ARE REFUSED MORTGAGES. BANKS WON'T LEND IN LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS. IT'S CALLED REDLINING, AND IT'S STILL THRIVING IN PHOENIX.

  • News

    October 20, 1994

    ROADS TO RUIN

    IF PROPOSITION 400 PASSES, TAXPAYERS WILL COUGH UP BILLIONS FOR FREEWAY CONSTRUCTION. IF ONLY MAG ADOT KNEW WHERE THEY WERE GOING TO SPEND IT.

  • News

    August 4, 1994

    MALIGN NEGLECT

    IF PROPOSITION 400 PASSES, TAXPAYERS WILL COUGH UP BILLIONS FOR FREEWAY CONSTRUCTION. IF ONLY MAG ADOT KNEW WHERE THEY WERE GOING TO SPEND IT.

  • News

    April 20, 1994

    BRUSH WITH THE LAWPHOENIX'S REGAL LEGALS ARE WELL-BRIEFED IN THE ARTS

    IF PROPOSITION 400 PASSES, TAXPAYERS WILL COUGH UP BILLIONS FOR FREEWAY CONSTRUCTION. IF ONLY MAG ADOT KNEW WHERE THEY WERE GOING TO SPEND IT.

  • News

    January 26, 1994

    UNEARNED INCOME

    IF PROPOSITION 400 PASSES, TAXPAYERS WILL COUGH UP BILLIONS FOR FREEWAY CONSTRUCTION. IF ONLY MAG ADOT KNEW WHERE THEY WERE GOING TO SPEND IT.

  • News

    February 17, 1993

    WHISTLE-BLOWERS' CHARGE: RTC TOOK A DIVE

    IF PROPOSITION 400 PASSES, TAXPAYERS WILL COUGH UP BILLIONS FOR FREEWAY CONSTRUCTION. IF ONLY MAG ADOT KNEW WHERE THEY WERE GOING TO SPEND IT.

  • News

    July 29, 1992

    KING OF THE RING GLYNN ROSS WANTS TO KNOCK YOU OUT WITH WAGNER'S MASTERPIECE

    IF PROPOSITION 400 PASSES, TAXPAYERS WILL COUGH UP BILLIONS FOR FREEWAY CONSTRUCTION. IF ONLY MAG ADOT KNEW WHERE THEY WERE GOING TO SPEND IT.

  • News

    February 21, 1990

    Beam Us Up, Scottie

    Economics 101 with Pinnacle West Capital Corporation

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