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Clarissa Sosin

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Clarissa Sosin joined Phoenix New Times as a staff writer in March 2026. Previously she covered criminal justice and politics in New York and Louisiana. She has a master’s in International Reporting from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York and has reported in five countries outside of the United States. She got her start in journalism through photography and documentary film and taught investigative and multimedia journalism at the City University of New York.

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What to do if you get caught by a Phoenix speed enforcement camera

By Clarissa SosinMay 29, 2026

Did you get a Phoenix speed enforcement ticket in the mail? Read this guide to find out what should you do — and what you shouldn’t.

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Arizona police board to probe state trooper who lied about tasing man

By Clarissa SosinMay 27, 2026

Ex-DPS trooper Carlos Bailon kicked, tased and knelt on the back of a man he arrested. He omitted some of that in his report.

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Police shot and killed a man in her car. She’s burdened by questions

By Clarissa SosinMay 27, 2026

Cops killed Jesus Flores in February as he tried to flee in a hobbled car. His partner, Danielle Flores, was there.

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Phoenix suburb among most affordable U.S. cities for homebuyers

By Clarissa SosinMay 26, 2026

Looking for a new home? As the old saying goes, “Go west, young man.”

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Fired Phoenix cop’s First Amendment claims ‘are strong,’ judge says

By Clarissa SosinMay 21, 2026

Dusten Mullen says Phoenix retaliated against him after he counterprotested at an anti-ICE demonstration while off duty.

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Arizona executes Leroy McGill, convicted murderer and arsonist

By Clarissa SosinMay 20, 2026

The state’s third execution since restarting them last year was swift and by the book, witnesses said.

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Phoenix sees progress, but Valley’s homeless population still sky high

By Clarissa SosinMay 20, 2026

The Valley’s homeless population went down by only eight people compared to 2025. But more people are sheltered than before.

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Challengers poised to oust incumbents in Tempe City Council election

By Clarissa SosinMay 19, 2026

Brooke St. George and Bobby Nichols are likely to knock out two sitting councilmembers after a contentious runoff.

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Witness: Locked gate at women’s prison impeded inmate suicide response

By Clarissa SosinMay 19, 2026

Crystal Walker died Saturday at ASPC-Perryville. Nurses were delayed in reaching her by a gate that’s supposed to stay open.

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Who is Leroy McGill? What to know about the man Arizona will execute

By Clarissa SosinMay 19, 2026

Leroy McGill was convicted of first-degree murder in 2004. The state will kill him by lethal injection on May 20.

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Home prices have jumped the most in these Valley cities

By Clarissa SosinMay 18, 2026

If you bought a home in 2016, congratulations on your good timing. Prices have skyrocketed since then.

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Video: Police shoot and kill armed man who allegedly assaulted a cop

By Clarissa SosinMay 15, 2026

Video shows that Joseph Mendez appeared to raise a gun at officers before they fatally shot him on April 29.

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Phoenix cop shooting video raises questions: ‘Why’d you shoot her?’

By Clarissa SosinMay 14, 2026

Phoenix cop Samuel Painter shot Dalia Moroyoqui on April 27. Moroyoqui had a knife, but video does not show her making any threatening movements.

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Someone’s using out-of-state money to swing Tempe’s election

By Clarissa SosinMay 12, 2026

Tempe voters received mailers, paid for “100 percent from out of state contributors,” attacking two city council candidates.

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2 Phoenix suburbs ranked among best U.S. cities to begin a career

By Clarissa SosinMay 11, 2026

If you’ve got a diploma and don’t want to spend everything on rent, these cities stand out.

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ASU booted a group that feeds the homeless outside a campus building

By Clarissa SosinApril 30, 2026

Food Not Bombs PHX fed unhoused people off the patio of a downtown ASU campus for years. This month, ASU kicked the group out.

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They help the homeless in Phoenix parks. The city may shut them down

By Clarissa SosinApril 30, 2026

We followed Circle the City’s street team, which gives medical care to the unhoused. Phoenix may make their work harder.

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After 15 years, crucial Valley domestic violence hotline will go dark

By Clarissa SosinApril 24, 2026

The SAFEDVS hotline relied heavily on federal funding that is now expiring. It will close on May 15.

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These Valley hospitals are considered at risk due to Medicaid cuts

By Clarissa SosinApril 24, 2026

Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” included $911B in Medicaid cuts, which could mean hospitals close or reduce services.

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Phoenix mayor takes shot at Trump over housing, homelessness grants

By Clarissa SosinApril 23, 2026

After allocating federal money to housing and unhoused shelters, Kate Gallego noted that Trump wants to ax that funding.

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4 Phoenix-area cities are among America’s fastest-growing suburbs

By Clarissa SosinApril 22, 2026

A new nationwide study of suburbs’ growth and affordability turned up four cities near Phoenix that straight-up boomed from 2019 to 2024.

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Repentant Phoenix cop gets 18-month suspension after drunken rampage

By Clarissa SosinApril 21, 2026

“I’ve become a better person,” Timothy Clark told the AZPOST discipline board. He and other officers wound up potentially out of a job.

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