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Larry Debus

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2012

    Roger Garfield Released From Prison and Granted New Trial Based on Change in Self-Defense Law; Former Antiques Dealer Shot Unarmed Homeless Man

    Roger Garfield, the former antiques dealer who shot and killed an unarmed homeless man in 2006, has been released from prison and granted a new trial based on a change in self-defense laws. As we explained in our March 11, 2010 article, Shoot to Kill, the prosecution of Garfield for the 2006 shooti ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2010

    Roger Garfield Receives Seven-Year Sentence in Antique-Store Shooting; New Trial Still Possible

      ​A judge sentenced the former owner of a central Phoenix antique store to seven years in prison today for the 2006 fatal shooting of an unarmed homeless man. Roger Garfield, who was profiled in New Times' March 11 edition, had been hassled for weeks at his store at 7th A ... More >>

  • News

    March 11, 2010

    Shoot to Kill: An Antique Dealer Has One Last Chance at Freedom After Gunning Down an Unarmed Homeless Trespasser

      ​A judge sentenced the former owner of a central Phoenix antique store to seven years in prison today for the 2006 fatal shooting of an unarmed homeless man. Roger Garfield, who was profiled in New Times' March 11 edition, had been hassled for weeks at his store at 7th A ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2010

    Phoenix Woman Obviously Linked Falsely to "Desert Divas" Prostitution Ring Sues Maricopa County Attorney's Office

    ​Victoria Aguayo was arrested, indicted, and nearly prosecuted for her "role" in the infamous "Desert Divas" prostitution ring, according to a lawsuit she's filed in Maricopa County Superior Court.Problem is: Aguayo was not a "desert diva," and the evidence suggesting she was is laug ... More >>

  • News

    May 10, 2007

    Blame Game

    Scammer Bob Owens whines that others are also at fault for his crimes, but he's sentenced to 10 years in prison anyway

  • News

    April 12, 2007

    To Catch a Thief

    A con man who worked for high-powered Phoenix attorneys, and who himself impersonated a lawyer, plea-bargains to theft

  • News

    April 6, 2006

    Yo Mama

    Amaré Stoudemire's troubled mother walks out of a rehab center again. A judge allows her to return again, but she faces probable prison time

  • News

    July 28, 2005

    The Dead Lawyer Made Him Do It

    Finally in jail, courthouse scam king Bob Owens plucks his defense from the grave

  • News

    November 11, 2004

    Lord of the Lies

    Robert Owens, A gifted con artist linked to an astonishing murder-for-hire plot, may go free because he's compromised law enforcement.

  • News

    August 12, 2004

    Catch Him If You Can

    When a career courthouse scam artist joins forces with a top Arizona criminal defense attorney, it ain't pretty

  • News

    January 25, 2001

    Die Hard

    Did former beauty queen CeCe Doane conspire to murder her husband with Viagra? The county attorney is investigating.

  • News

    December 9, 1999

    Hypercomback

    While blasting the company's behavior, judge says aggrieved woman didn't prove her case

  • News

    November 18, 1999

    Hypercom Confidential

    Colleen Smith claims her boss at Hypercom Corporation raped her. The company says it wanted to make things right. So the human resources director started hitting on her.

  • News

    July 2, 1998

    Blazing File Folders

    Was the state Department of Insurance out of line when it staged an armed raid on office workers in Chandler?

  • News

    December 18, 1997

    Sandra D-Minus

    Former employees hand county schools chief flunking grade in public ethics

  • News

    July 31, 1997

    Barrister Behind Bars

    Former "King of Probate" faces long prison term for ripping off elderly

  • News

    September 26, 1996

    Poverty, Phoenician-Style

    A resident of the exclusive community claims indigence, is awarded taxpayer-funded defender

  • News

    February 8, 1996

    A Lawyer onTrial

    Wayne Legg, a prominent attorney charged with stealing from elderly clients, faces his accusers

  • News

    October 12, 1995

    Death of a Defendant

    21 months after being charged with looting the estates of elderly Arizonans, one defendant dies. The other awaits trial.

  • News

    April 20, 1995

    ONCE UPON A PAWN DEALBROKER ACCUSED OF BUYING STOLEN GOODS VINDICATED AFTER 16 MONTHS

    21 months after being charged with looting the estates of elderly Arizonans, one defendant dies. The other awaits trial.

  • News

    November 17, 1994

    ON GOLDEN PAWN

    DESPERATE PEOPLE WILL HOCK ALMOST ANYTHING FOR QUICK CASH. THAT'S WHY PAWNSHOPS ARE BUSTLING, AND THE COPS ARE BUSTING

  • News

    December 30, 1992

    THE PURSUIT OF PAT CANTELME

    DESPERATE PEOPLE WILL HOCK ALMOST ANYTHING FOR QUICK CASH. THAT'S WHY PAWNSHOPS ARE BUSTLING, AND THE COPS ARE BUSTING

  • News

    September 30, 1992

    DOWN TO THE WIRE

    DESPERATE PEOPLE WILL HOCK ALMOST ANYTHING FOR QUICK CASH. THAT'S WHY PAWNSHOPS ARE BUSTLING, AND THE COPS ARE BUSTING

  • News

    May 6, 1992

    ON THE ENEMIES LIST

    DESPERATE PEOPLE WILL HOCK ALMOST ANYTHING FOR QUICK CASH. THAT'S WHY PAWNSHOPS ARE BUSTLING, AND THE COPS ARE BUSTING

  • News

    April 29, 1992

    WATCH YOUR MOUTH

    DESPERATE PEOPLE WILL HOCK ALMOST ANYTHING FOR QUICK CASH. THAT'S WHY PAWNSHOPS ARE BUSTLING, AND THE COPS ARE BUSTING

  • News

    March 22, 1989

    The Mix Rape Trial: Justice Screwed

    DESPERATE PEOPLE WILL HOCK ALMOST ANYTHING FOR QUICK CASH. THAT'S WHY PAWNSHOPS ARE BUSTLING, AND THE COPS ARE BUSTING

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