Arizona Executes Murray Hooper, Third Man Put to Death in Six Months
Arizona executed Murray Hooper on Wednesday at 10:34 a.m. inside the Arizona State Prison Complex in Florence.
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Who Botched the DUI Case Against This Phoenix Cop? No One Seems to Know
An off-duty Phoenix police officer was arrested for DUI and then got in a fight with sheriff’s deputies. But he never faced criminal charges.
5 Signs That Arizona Republicans Are Melting Down After Their Election Day Belly Flop
The red wave predicted to sweep over the state didn’t materialize on November 8. Commence the recriminations, drain circling and downward spirals.
Phoenix Prepares to Restart Controversial Cleanups of Homeless Encampment
The city of Phoenix is poised to restart mass cleanups in its largest homeless encampment after nine months. They sparked controversy and resistance – and a federal investigation.
Murray Hooper Faces Execution on Wednesday Despite Claims of ‘Extensive Misconduct’ in Case
Murray Hooper is scheduled to be executed on Wednesday. Yet the police misconduct in his case was “like a crazy Hollywood movie,” according to his attorneys.
Sheriff Paul Penzone Cited for Contempt, Faces Steep Fines in Federal Lawsuit
Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone was just found in contempt of court in a case that dates back to the Joe Arpaio era.
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The Red Wave That Wasn’t: How Democrats and Republicans Partied on Election Night in Phoenix
When Election Day wrapped up in Arizona, the candidates did what they always do – shuffled off to parties to join supporters, watch results trickle in, and celebrate their victories.
Election Day in Arizona: Kari Lake Attacks Hobbs, Media, and Voting Issues
It’s all over – except for the counting. Mostly. The final day to cast ballots in a contentious midterm election has arrived in Arizona. So sit back and follow our Election Day coverage right here.
Phoenix Spars With Business Owners in Court Over Massive Homeless Encampment
A group of property owners downtown wants the city of Phoenix to take action on a downtown homeless encampment.
‘We Just Want Answers’: Questions Linger Months After Glendale Police Kill Teen
It has been nearly four months since a Glendale police officer shot and killed 15-year-old Juan Carlos Bojorquez. His family is still waiting for a police report and body-camera footage of the incident.
Voters Could Kick Bill Montgomery Off the Arizona Supreme Court. But Will They?
Governor Doug Ducey appointed Bill Montgomery to the state Supreme Court amid intense scrutiny in 2019. Now, voters will decide whether to keep him there.
Owners of D-backs, Cardinals Behind Racist Attack Ads in County Attorney Race
A political action committee supporting Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell – and largely funded by owners of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Cardinals, as well as other local business tycoons – is facing criticism for a racially charged attack ad.
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Phoenix Cops Criticized for Releasing Limited Bodycam Footage After Fatal Shooting
In the wake of Ali Osman being shot to death by police, the Phoenix Police Department’s practice of proactively releasing “critical incident briefings” in lieu of raw footage of a fatal shooting has come under scrutiny.
Activists Call County Attorney Rachel Mitchell ‘Dangerous’ for Reproductive Health
New billboards above freeways in the Valley criticize County Attorney Rachel Mitchell for her position on abortion-related prosecutions.
Phoenix Orders City Cops to Make Abortion Cases ‘Lowest Priority’
The Phoenix City Council approved a resolution that directs police to deprioritize enforcement of any laws that restrict or criminalize abortions and declared the city’s opposition to the fall of Roe v. Wade.
A Guide to Rachel Mitchell’s Wavering Position on Abortion Prosecutions
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell’s recent promise not to prosecute women who get abortions comes after months of sometimes inscrutable, sometimes conflicting explanations about her position on the issue.
Judge Proposes Fines, More Oversight to Force Sheriff Paul Penzone to Follow Court Orders
A federal judge moved a step closer to holding Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone in contempt for failing to comply with court mandates in a years-long lawsuit.
Family of Man Gunned Down by Phoenix Police Calls for Justice
A crowd of hundreds of people gathered at the Tempe Mosque on September 30 to pay their respects to Ali Osman, a man who was shot and killed by Phoenix police.
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‘Pseudo-Apocalyptic Bullshit’: Arizona Students Walk Out Over Anti-LGBTQ Laws
More than a hundred students at Hamilton High School in Chandler walked out over two new laws coming into effect this weekend that they said target LGBTQ youth.
Outrage Grows Over Phoenix Police Killing of Black Man ‘Who Needed Help’
Phoenix police shot and killed Ali Osman, a 34-year-old Black man, on Saturday during an incident in west Phoenix that’s sparking outrage among some activists and the city’s close-knit Somali community to which he belonged.
16 Years for Pot? County Attorney Candidates Debate Pot, Priors, and Prosecutions
The case of a man who was sentenced to a lengthy prison term for selling marijuana has divided the two candidates for Maricopa County Attorney.
The Sheriff’s Office Takes 611 Days to Investigate Misconduct. It’s Supposed to Take 85
In a matter of weeks, U.S. District Court Judge G. Murray Snow plans to cite Sheriff Paul Penzone and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office for contempt of court over a backlog of investigations into complaints of misconduct against employees.