Ruth McGregor

Arizona Supreme Court Justice Michael Ryan Announces Retirement; Governor Jan Brewer Will Kinda-Sorta Pick Replacement

www.azcourts.gov Justice Michael Ryan is stepping down from the Arizona Supreme Court.​ Arizona Supreme Court Justice Michael Ryan announced today that he will retire from the bench after serving on the state's high court for eight years.Ryan, 64, is permitted by state law to serve unt ... More >>

Sheriff Joe Arpaio Refuses to Turn Over Financial Records

The Shurf refuses to comply with a lawfully executed subpoena -- what part of illegal doesn't he understand?​Saying their request for information is "burdensome, overly broad, and intended to harass," the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office told the Board of Supervisors today that it will not comply ... More >>

Ruth McGregor Assigns Special Prosecutors Issue to Yuma Judge; County Answers Andrew Thomas' Belatedly Served Court Complaint

  Image: Yuma County Judge Andrew Gould, you've just entered the Twilight Zone...​A couple more turns of the screw to report this morning on the county front: 1. Former Arizona Chief Justice Ruth McGregor -- a retiree who just returned from an out-of-country trip -- ruled that a ... More >>

Probe of Other County Attorneys Denied; State-Appointed Referee Also Declines to Force Hiring of Special Prosecutors

Andrew Thomas was said to be appreciative of the Arizona Supreme Court's appointment of retired Chief Justice Ruth McGregor as a referee in the ongoing county feud. Thomas' reaction didn't make much sense then, and it's making even less now that McGregor isn't ... More >>

Thomas Asks for Approval of Special Prosecutors, Wants Inquiry into Statements by Yavapai and Pinal County Attorneys

Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas wants approval of his special prosecutors, now that the state Supreme Court has denied a request to stay the prosecution of Superior Court Judge Gary Donahoe.Judge Gary Donahoe​We're hearing this from Thomas' office, which put out a news release today concern ... More >>

Ruth McGregor, Former AZ Supreme Court Chief Justice, Appointed "Special Master" for Maricopa County Disputes

​We wouldn't wish this job on our worst enemy.Seeking to somehow manage the chaos that has engulfed the justice system in Maricopa County -- what with the county's presiding criminal court judge facing bizarre charges, a host of judges accused of being part of a "criminal enterprise," and ... More >>

County Attorney Applauds Appointment of Special Master for Ongoing Dispute

Ruth McGregor​You can color us very, very surprised.We publicly predicted earlier this morning that Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas will oppose Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Rebecca Berch's decision to appoint a "special master" to sort through the craziness in this county.Turns out, ... More >>

Cari Gerchick, Spokeswoman for Arizona Supreme Court, Another Layoff Victim

El Rushbo proved no match for departing court spokeswoman Cari Gerchick.​More bad news for journalists: Cari Gerchick, one of the more helpful public information officers in Arizona, has fallen victim to budget cuts.Gerchick, who is also a lawyer, announced in an email this afternoon that her posi ... More >>

Brewer Picks Tucson Republican as New State Supreme Court Justice

​ Governor Jan Brewer put out a news release this afternoon announcing she's picked A. John Pelander III to fill a vacancy on the Arizona Supreme Court. The vacancy was created by the upcoming retirement of Chief Justice Ruth McGregor. As the Arizona Republic notes today, Pelander is a Repub ... More >>

Arizona Supreme Court Reject's Brewer's Demand, Allows Lawmakers More Time to Send Budget Bill

The Arizona Supreme Court today decided not to force lawmakers to send Governor Jan Brewer a budget bill she wants to veto, but only because lawmakers said they'd send the bill in five days. Brewer's argument -- that the State Legislature should not be allowed to hold back on sending the bill - ... More >>

Lawyer's Bid to Become Judge Shot Down After Typo-Ridden Application Criticized

Experienced elections law attorney Lisa Hauser (pictured) isn't the only applicant to face rejection for an appointment to the Arizona Supreme Court. Seventeen people applied for the vacancy on the high court to be left by outgoing Chief Justice Ruth McGregor, so Hauser had plenty o ... More >>

Arizona Supreme Court Upholds Legislative Districting Plan

Ruth McGregor This just in: The Arizona Supreme Court has upheld the state's legislative districting plan, nearly seven years after it was initially adopted.A group of left-leaning advocates, including Maricopa County Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox, State Representative Pete Rios and the Hispanic Bar A ... More >>

Right-Winger Takes Credit for Justice's Retirement, Despite Flawed Premise

Right-wing extremist Roy Warden is claiming credit for forcing Ruth McGregor (at left), Arizona's Chief Justice, into retirement early -- but don't believe him.Warden, known for his violent-sounding rhetoric and penchant for burning Mexican flags, left comments with the claim on several online a ... More >>

Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice, Ruth McGregor, Announces Retirement

Arizona Supreme Court Justice Ruth McGregor announced today that she would leave office and retire at the end of June to spend more time with her family. McGregor, a 1974 graduate of the Arizona State University College of Law, has a solid reputation in the legal community and a ... More >>

Walloping Janet Napolitano for Her Prop 102 Stance, The Word-Wrangling Wren Looks to Harvey Milk for Inspiration

Tucson Extremist Roy Warden's Upcoming "Rally" to "Impeach" AZ Supreme Ruth McGregor

Roy Warden: Este pendejo, indeed...Anti-immigrant nutjob and Mexican flag-burner Roy Warden's coming to town Wednesday, December 10 for a "rally" to "impeach" Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Ruth McGregor. Well, supposedly. According to e-mails the wacky Warden's sent out to the state Supreme Co ... More >>

Arizona Supreme Court Declines Andrew Thomas' Request to Halt State Bar Probe

Chief Justice Ruth McGregor is fighting the legacy of a judge's transgressions two decades ago

Siege Mentality

County Attorney Andrew Thomas is attempting to capitalize on a national trend by attacking local judges

Power Play

County law enforcement's attack on the judiciary didn't work, but the war's far from over

Reconstruction Ring

Judging Stanley

Justice Stanley Feldman has ruled the Arizona legal scene for years. But now he's gone. And Governor Janet Napolitano has some important decisions to make.

Spiked

The legal community is abuzz about who will be Arizona's next Supreme Court justice.

Expert Tease

A landmark Arizona court ruling leads a Mesa woman, her former physician and expert witnesses through a continuing controversy over flashbacks of long-ago sexual abuse.

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