John Dowd

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Countdown to Indictment?

Washington to decide Fife's fate in next six weeks

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Washington to decide Fife's fate in next six weeks

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Washington to decide Fife's fate in next six weeks

An Indictment Primer

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

Official Secrecy Acts

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

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

Symington Family Partner Under Suspicion

U.S. authorities suspect a Mexican vegetable grower with business ties to the Symingtons is involved in drug trafficking

Visa Granted

Business partner of Symingtons gets pass good for one year

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Business partner of Symingtons gets pass good for one year

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Business partner of Symingtons gets pass good for one year

A Colossal Liar

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

The Fife and George Show

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

Details, Details

The prosecution's evidence seems convincing--but will the jury grasp it?

Fife's Last Stand?

Some observers believe governor must testify to save his own skin

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Some observers believe governor must testify to save his own skin

Fife's Cross to Bear

After years of denials, posturing and preparation, Symington takes the stand and answers prosecutors--sort of

Judge Stranded

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

Denouement or Vindication?

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

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

The Fifester, the Wifester, the Mother and the Prosecutor

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

Juror Excused

Odd development in Symington trial

Juror Furor

Juror's dismissal prompts mistrial demands; excused woman had put false data on questionnaire

Fife's History

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

Well, Excuuuuuuuuuse Me

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

The Indomitable Dougherty

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

Day of Reckoning

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

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

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

Inside the Jury Box

The people who judged Symington look back with certainty, compassion

Symington Gets Slammer

Cheers and jeers greet news of ex-governor's prison stint

Paradise Lost

Does Fife Symington have the guts to finally 'fess up?

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Does Fife Symington have the guts to finally 'fess up?

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It's the Media Violence, Stupid

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It's the Media Violence, Stupid

Vaya Con Dios

A rugged hike across the Grand Canyon leads to a life decision to leave New Times and see what the future holds

Criminal With an Asterisk

Has ex-governor J. Fife Symington III gotten his just desserts?

Feds Will Retry Symington on Criminal Counts, Sources Say

Has ex-governor J. Fife Symington III gotten his just desserts?

Best of Fife Vol. II

Fife has done much in — and to — Arizona. We've been keeping track

Blind Ambition

Fife has done much in — and to — Arizona. We've been keeping track

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Fife has done much in — and to — Arizona. We've been keeping track

Typo Negative

Fife has done much in — and to — Arizona. We've been keeping track

Ode to Joyce

Fife has done much in — and to — Arizona. We've been keeping track

Cinema Verite

Fife has done much in — and to — Arizona. We've been keeping track

UP THE FIFE STAIRCASE

Fife has done much in — and to — Arizona. We've been keeping track

THE BEST OF FIFE

HE BROUGHT US AN RTC LAWSUIT, A GRAND JURY INVESTIGATION AND A "CAR OF THE PEOPLE." NOT TO MENTION GEORGE LECKIE AND ANNETTE ALVAREZ. OH, WHAT THE HECK, WE'LL MENTION THEM.

Opiate for the Mrs.

When laws are broken, somebody's got to be punished. In the case of Cindy McCain, that somebody is Tom Gosinski

THE GOVERNOR'S 800-POUND GORILLA

When laws are broken, somebody's got to be punished. In the case of Cindy McCain, that somebody is Tom Gosinski

ANNETTE'S NEW JOB: SPYING

When laws are broken, somebody's got to be punished. In the case of Cindy McCain, that somebody is Tom Gosinski

Governor Fife Symington's Onetime Criminal Attorney, The Blowhardian John Dowd, Loses Cool On Camera

We first came upon John Dowd when he represented Major League Baseball in the Pete Rose scandal. Dowd was the consummate Washington D.C. bigtimer who could bloviate with the best (or the worst) of `em.  (If you have trouble viewing this clip, try Firefox). At least a few readers may remember ... More >>