Terry Goddard

Sheriff Joe Arpaio Should be Charged, Eric Holder Told in Letter by Former Prosecutors

Phil Gordon, Paul Charlton, Rick Romley and Terry Goddard sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today asking him to have Sheriff Joe Arpaio charged for abusing his power. Gordon's a former Phoenix mayor; Charlton a former Arizona U.S. Attorney; Romley a former Maricopa County Attorney a ... More >>

September 16 In Blogs: Tom Horne, Arizona Opera Season, Greeley Estates, Perk Eatery, and Wes Gullett

​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

Cox Communications vs. Joel Fox Settlement Pending Over E-mail Release, but Judge Dismisses Case Against State Investigators

​Cox Communications has agreed to settle a lawsuit launched by Captain Joel Fox of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office over the release of his "love letter" e-mails.Fox filed the federal complaint against Cox on the same day that New Times published excerpts from the emotional expressions of man- ... More >>

Feedback from the Issue of Thursday, February 10, 2011

Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne Throws AG's Office into Crusade Against Obama-Care

James KingAttorney General Tom Horne has a few problems with President Obama's health care plan.​Newly sworn in Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne announced today that he's planning to do something his predecessor, Terry Goddard, refused to do: throw the Arizona Attorney General's Office into the ... More >>

Oct. 5 In Blogs: Big Gus, Ted Leo, Cupcake Love-In, and Jan Brewer

​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

Joe Arpaio, Will He Get the "Nogales Mayor Treatment" from Terry Goddard and the FBI?

Damn! We're in a tight spot! Where's Lisa Allen when I need her? Watching the footage of Nogales Mayor Octavio Garcia-Von Borstel and his father Octavio Garcia Suarez dragged before a judge in shackles and prison stripes after their arrests on charges of bribery, theft, fraud and mon ... More >>

Sept. 27 In Blogs: Paul Babeu, Tour de Coops, Ratatat, Lee's Cream Liqueurs, and Terry Goddard

​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

Morning Poll: Are You Buyin' Scott Rasmussen's Latest Poll on Gov's Race?

Should say "Talk... Jan."​Yesterday, conservative pollster Scott Rasmussen released a poll showing that despite Governor Jan Brewer's brain fart during the gubernatorial debate last week, her poll numbers have somehow gone up.You've probably already seen Jan's infamous moment of silence, but for g ... More >>

Despite Jan Brewer's Debate Meltdown, Her Poll Numbers Go Up -- According to Conservative Pollster, Anyway

After last week's debate, we're considering altering this sign to simply say "Talk.....Jan."​To quote John McCain's campaign spokesman, Brian Rogers, "we don't live and die with every poll." That said, it should be noted that despite the cat that latched on to Governor Jan Brewer's tongue during l ... More >>

Morning Poll: Has Jan Brewer Let the Prison System "Fall Apart?"

​For the second time in just over two weeks an Arizona prison inmate has escaped from custody.Inmate Jefferey Douglas walked away from a prison work crew near Tucson yesterday afternoon and hasn't been seen since.Meanwhile, federal authorities are combing the American northwest looking for Casslyn ... More >>

Terry Goddard Blasts Jan Brewer for Letting Prison System "Fall Apart." In Related News, Another Prison Inmate Escaped Today

Jeffrey Douglas​On the same day gubernatorial candidate Terry Goddard issued a press release slamming Governor Jan Brewer for "letting the prison system fall apart," we got word from the Arizona Department of Corrections that another inmate has escaped custody.Jan's not gonna like that.DOC spokesm ... More >>

U.S. Air Force Likely to Assign F-35 Joint Strike Fighter to Luke Air Force Base

​Although environmental studies are not yet complete, word is out that the U.S. Air Force considers Luke Air Force Base in Glendale the "preferred" home for its newest war bird: the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.The studies being conducted by the Air Force are key to determining the impact of the mili ... More >>

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

Treasurer Martin Makes it Official; He's Running for Governor

Treasurer Dean Martin​As we predicted yesterday, Arizona Treasurer Dean Martin officially declared his candidacy for governor this morning at a closed electronics plant in Phoenix. Martin, who is in his first-term as treasurer and is a former state senator from Phoenix, will ... More >>

A New Law Spawns Fear in the Immigrant Community, and Artists Tackle the Ongoing Repression in Maricopa County

October 30 In Blogs: David Iglesias, William Reed, Eleanor Joseph Truffles, and H1N1

​​In the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Feathered Bastard: Ex-U.S. Attorney David Iglesias on Joe Arpaio: "I Would Seek an Indictment" (w/Video) MCS ... More >>

ABC 15 Flubs Joe Arpaio Poll Results, Arpaio's Numbers Countywide, Not Statewide

Sheriff Joe, still not as big of a political dog as he thinksEveryone's seen the recent Cronkite/Eight numbers showing that Sheriff Joe Arpaio remains popular in Maricopa County, with a 61 percent approval rating overall, and a 65 percent positive rating of those with an opinion. The same poll showe ... More >>

Randy Pullen, Under Investigation by AG Goddard, Now Calls for Goddard to Be Investigated

​Arizona Republican Party Chairman Randy Pullen called for an investigation into Attorney General Terry Goddard at a press conference yesterday -- but failed to mention that Goddard's office is currently investigating Pullen.In fact, in Pullen's remarks, which you can see in this video posted to w ... More >>

Arizona to Receive $804,000 From Pfizer; Company's Marketing Tactics Misled

​The long arm of the law gave the drug company Pfizer Inc. a couple of pretty firm slaps Wednesday, one of which will bring close to $1 million to Arizona.As part of a settlement for a multi-state federal lawsuit, the company has agreed to pay $33 million to 41 different states as punishment f ... More >>

Civil Rites

ASU prof tracks contemporary rebirth of the Phoenix bird

MCSO Arrest Rate Is "Startlingly Low," Says Goldwater Institute

Clint BolickThe Maricopa County Sheriff's Office arrested suspects in less than five percent of its cases in 2007, the Goldwater Institute says -- a shockingly low statistic that contradicts what the Sheriff's Office has long officially maintained.The statistics, which the Goldwater Institute ... More >>

Wal-Mart to Pay Arizona $1 Million for Pricing Fraud; Settlement in '06 Lawsuit Includes More Inspections

Wal-Mart has agreed to pay Arizona $1 million to settle a 2006 consumer fraud lawsuit filed by Attorney General Terry Goddard.The retail giant has already shelled out $450,000 to the state for screwing over consumers with its inaccurate pricing. In a history laid out by Goddard's office, from 2001 ... More >>

Michelin Tires Whacked by Arizona and Other States in Alleged Ad Scam

There's a lot of baloney riding on their tires.Michelin North America is being forced to cough up $375,000 -- of which Arizona gets $22,500 -- because of ads that claimed its tires were fuel-efficient. The company was sued by 17 state attorney generals, including Terry Goddard.

Hot Links: Terry Goddard, the NRA, and Julio Cesar Chavez

Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard's home in downtown Phoenix caught fire about 5 a.m. Tuesday morning. No one was injured and the home was not damaged, but the garage burned. Investigators are trying to uncover the cause of the fire...Officials for the Phoenix Convention Center have asked the s ... More >>

Enviga Tea by Coca-Cola and Nestle Forced to Back Off Health Claims by Arizona and Other States

Thanks to a settled lawsuit brought by Arizona and other states, cans or bottles of Enviga, a green tea made by Coca-Cola and Nestle, must now include a disclaimer to let people know the product won't cause weight loss. Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard joined fellow top cops in ... More >>

Grant Woods, the Internet Jay Leno?

from www.grantwoods.com Don't quit that day job just yet, Grant. You know, power-brokerin' 'n' stuff... I don't think Carson Daly or Jay Leno'll be breaking a sweat over this one any time soon, but I just got a little promo e-mail in my in-box announcing the launch of ex-Arizona Attorney Gene ... More >>

Feedback from the Issue of Thursday, November 20, 2008

Civic Engagement and Revitalization in Garfield Screening and Reception

Arizona pols play politics with the state’s disabled students

Wanna-be plus-size lingerie model indicted on suspicion of bail bond fraud

Sheriff Joe wants to read Phil Gordon’s e-mail

Enemies List

Paranoia aside, Sheriff Joe Arpaio and County Attorney Andrew Thomas just may be targeting you

Tranny Tweeter

The Bird's back, blasting Goddard's defense of tranny toilet rights, effin' with Comrade Goober, and watchin' Joe Arpaio try a little tenderness

King of Pain

Sheriff Joe crowns himself anti-corruption kingfish and J.T. Ready looks for race friends on Newsaxon.com

Koetter Carve-Up

No, this ain't some artist's rendering of Dirk Koetter post-whacking; it's the scary new statue of Pat Tillman at You Pee Stadium

Toughest Sheriff in the Nation Wimps Out

Meth Madness

For $5 million, Arizona can grow its population of meth users -- just like Montana

Under Siege

Polygamists are barricading their homes in the midst of mounting legal assaults by authorities

Letters

Letters from the week of September 4, 2003

Un-Urban Development

Proposed downtown site draws criticism from residents, urban planners

Jim Kaufman's Bottom Line

The cryptic savior of historic downtown structures says he'll raze his classic PUHS buildings before he'll lose his investment

Four Bore Years

No credible challengers in the mayor's race; might as well Skip it

Hee-Haw Politics

Clinton won, Fife lost, and now state Dems have high hopes for '98. But they're in for a wild-ass ride

Is Anybody Listening?

Beyond Arizona, musicians rave about it, but the Phoenix Symphony, at 50, plays to half-empty houses at home. Can its new maestro, Hermann Michael, fill the seats?

Flashes

SCHOOL'S OUT IN ROOSEVELTBOWING TO PRESSURE FROM NEIGHBORS, PHOENIX ELEMENTARY BOARD OVERTURNS PLAN TO BUILD A NEW SCHOOL NEAR DOWNTOWN

DEARTH WATCH

PHOENIX'S MAYORAL CAMPAIGN OFFERS NEITHER INSPIRING VISION NOR CONCRETE PROPOSALS. WHAT IT OFFERS IS SKIP OR LINDA.

THE TWO FACES OF ARTBETWEEN THE GODDARD AND JOHNSON ADMINISTRATIONS, PHOENIX'S PUBLIC ART PROGRAM WAS KNOCKED OFF ITS PEDESTAL

Maglev Comes To Phoenix

Don't get too excited, commuters. It's only a license plate--so far.