Michael Manning

Coddling Joe: How Do You Collaborate With a Felon?

UPDATED: Phoenix P.D.'s Killer Cop to be Arraigned This Morning -- This Time for Murder

Phoenix Police Officer Richard Chrisman​Charged with assault and currently free on bail, the Phoenix police officer who fatally shot an unarmed domestic violence suspect -- and his dog -- will be in court this morning to be arraigned on new charges.Officer Richard Chrisman will be arraigned on cha ... More >>

Phoenix P.D.'s Killer Cop Indicted for Murder -- and We Got Some Video of the Accused Officer Planting Crack Pipe on Woman

Phoenix Police Officer Richard Chrisman​The Maricopa County Attorney's Office today announced that the officer involved in last week's shooting of an unarmed domestic violence suspect has been charged with murder.If you're unfamiliar with the case click here. It's nuts.The county attorney also pro ... More >>

Joe Arpaio Knows All and David Hendershott Is His Lackey, Say Former Staffers and Critics

courtesy of Dennis Gilman Sure, Hendershott's a scoundrel, but it's Arpaio that all inquiries should aim for Many of Sheriff Joe Arpaio's ex-aides and critics agree on one thing: Despite Deputy Chief Frank Munnell's recent memo portraying Arpaio as a hapless figurehead (a memo you can read, h ... More >>

Joe Arpaio, Andrew Thomas and the Hunt for Judge Gary Donahoe

Susan Schuerman, Don Stapley's Secretary, Files Notice of Claim

Susan Schuerman​Susan Schuerman, a 23-year employee of Maricopa County and secretary to Supervisor Don Stapley, has filed a notice of claim with the county, the first step to a lawsuit against Sheriff Joe Arpaio and former County Attorney Andrew Thomas.The claim, filed by attorney Michael Ma ... More >>

Sandi Wilson Files Notice Against Maricopa County -- Demands Apology?

Deputy County Manager Sandi Wilson wants an apology.​Here's a new one.Deputy County Manager Sandi Wilson has filed a notice of claim against Sheriff Joe Arpaio and former county attorney Andrew Thomas. But she's not asking for big bucks.She simply wants a written apology.Wilson, a 17-year county e ... More >>

Gary Donahoe Files Claim for $4.75 Million Against County, Alleging Abuse of Power by Andrew Thomas and Joe Arpaio

  Judge Gary Donahoe wants $4.75 from the county, alleging abuse of power in the bogus prosecution against him.​Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Gary Donahoe filed a $4.75 million claim against the county for alleged abuse of power by former County Attorney Andrew Thomas and Sherif ... More >>

County Roundup: Arpaio Ordered to Attend Contempt Hearing; Stapley's Assistant Prepares to Sue County and More

www.kpho.comSheriff Arpaio's spokeswoman Lisa Allen was among those who testified last week before a grand jury looking into potential abuses by her boss​ Will the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors "contempt hearing" planned for May 24 really be the first step in the jailing of Sheriff Joe ... More >>

Judge Gary Donahoe Prepares to File Legal Claim Against Joe Arpaio, Andrew Thomas and County

Judge Gary Donahoe: Gettin' ready to sue​In preparation of filing a legal claim, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Gary Donahoe is demanding that county officials preserve all evidence related to the investigation against him. A letter from Michael Manning, the local lawyer Donahoe ... More >>

Joe Arpaio and Andrew Thomas Subjects of Long Story Today in American Bar Journal

Just read a pretty detailed piece in the American Bar Journal about the crazy goings-on in our county -- you know, the Joe Arpaio/Andy Thomas vs. Everyone Else show.   ​It's called "The Maricopa Courthouse War -- An Arizona Showdown Over Populist Politics, Abuse of Power, and P ... More >>

Joe Arpaio Still on the Hook for Violating Thomas Lovejoy's Civil Rights in Doggie Death Case

Bandit, the $350,000 wonder dog...Squirm though he will, Sheriff Joe is still on the legal chopping block for violating the civil rights of Sgt. Thomas Lovejoy, the Chandler cop Arpaio had arrested and dragged through court on a bogus claim of animal cruelty. This, in the heat-related death of Lovej ... More >>

Mary Rose Wilcox Charges are Unfounded, Lawyer Says; Claims "Reckless" County Attorney has Conflicts

Maricopa County Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox is a political victim and innocent of the crimes alleged in last week's indictment, her lawyer said today in a news conference. He's at least half right.   Image: Ray Stern Earl Wilcox, Mary Rose Wilcox and Colin Campbell. &nbs ... More >>

Hard Drives and Paperwork Collected in Chicanos Por La Causa Raid; Case Based on Phoenix Magazine Article

Deputies seized general computer equipment at Chicanos Por La Causa's Phoenix headquarters, in addition to paperwork related to an indicted County Supervisor, records show.  Search warrant returns reviewed by New Times back up claims by the social service agency's representatives of a fishing e ... More >>

Michael Manning Won't Run for AZ Attorney General, After All

courtesy of CNN Attorney Michael C. Manning​Michael Manning, the lawyer who's made a mint suing Sheriff Joe Arpaio and other local miscreants, has decided not to run for Arizona Attorney General, after all.Turns out too many people are dependent on Manning's rainmaking skills for him to lea ... More >>

Hero Homeowner Shot Mistakenly by Phoenix Cop Seeks $5.75 Million Settlement From City

  A homeowner who was holding an intruder at gunpoint just before a Phoenix cop shot him multiple times is seeking at least $5.75 million from the city for himself and his family. Tony Arambula, 35, still suffers pain and will require several more surgeries following the Septembe ... More >>

Janet Napolitano’s Sorry Service in Arizona Makes Her a Terrible Choice for Homeland Security Secretary

Contradicting His Office's Previous Statements, Chief Deputy David Hendershott Now Claims He Ordered the New Times Arrests

Federal Judge Dismisses Certain Claims in New Times' Lawsuit Against County Attorney Andrew Thomas and Sheriff Joe Arpaio. The Case Will Move Forward

New Times owners sue Sheriff Joe Arpaio, County Attorney Andy Thomas and lawyer Dennis Wilenchik

New Times files a prelude to a lawsuit against Sheriff Joe Arpaio, County Attorney Andy Thomas and a discredited ex-special prosecutor on behalf of its readers and the Constitution

Et tu, Eddie? Faux Dem Eddie Basha donates to Joe Arpaio, along with other Joe suckups.

Joe Strikes Back

This vigilant vulture crafts a Christmas card to Sheriff Joe, as the Pinal County Attorney's Office threatens to seek a felony indictment against New Times

The Cost of Cruelty

A federal jury returned a $9 million verdict against Maricopa County in still another jailhouse death

I Could Just Slap Him

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

Spiked

What Would Jesus Do?

Criminal With an Asterisk

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

No Good Deed

Two Phoenix attorneys who tried to heal the Catholic Church are punished with the threat of a lawsuit

Flack Attack

The Spike introduces you to defectors from the journalistic trade

Serious Business

If Joe Arpaio runs for governor, he'll win if people forget he's a madman

Auto Erratic

SunCor filed a lawsuit, and wound up getting slapped with a $28.6 million jury verdict

Union Dues

Federal judge rules Fife Symington must repay millions to pension funds

Insult to Mortal Injury

The short life and times of Johnny Jardine, Part 2

An Errant Rescue

The short life and times of Johnny Jardine, Part 1

He's Back

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

The Earthmover and Fife

Bill Dereschuk is one pensioner who wants Symington to prevail in his bankruptcy case

Flashes

Flashes

Going for Broke

Dick Berry claims his bankruptcy services are cheaper than an attorney's, and just as effective. While court officials and many customers agree it's a scam conceived by white-collar felons, those who would shut him down are discovering they don't know Dic

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.

The Mexican Connection

How Governor Symington misused state resources to further the cross-border business interests of his friends and family.

Top Legal Official Investigated

State Bar asks retired judge to probe its executive director

Official Secrecy Acts

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

Governor Deposed

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

Making Accuracy "Irrelevant"

The governor's lawyer explains when it's okay to tell a lender you're worth millions when you're actually broke

A Sitting Duck

Symington's conflicting financial statements provide creditors with plenty of ammo

Trusting in Family Values

Countdown to Indictment?

Washington to decide Fife's fate in next six weeks

ZEROING IN ON ZERO-DOWNLIKE VAMPIRES, LAWYERS GOUGING THE POOR WITH QUICK-FIX BANKRUPTCIES

DEBT IN THE WATER"ZERO-DOWN " BANKRUPTCY FIRMS COST THEIR CLIENTS PLENTY