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Katya Schwenk

Katya Schwenk was a staff writer for Phoenix New Times from August 2021 to August 2023. Originally from Burlington, Vermont, she covered issues ranging from policing to far-right politics here in Phoenix. She has worked as a breaking news correspondent in Rabat, Morocco, for Morocco World News, a government technology reporter for Scoop News Group in Washington, D.C., and a local reporter in Vermont for VTDigger. Her freelance work has been published in Business Insider, the Intercept, and the American Prospect, among other places.

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Another Two Phoenix Officers Depart for Misconduct, Spur State Investigations

Another Two Phoenix Officers Depart for Misconduct, Spur State Investigations

By Katya SchwenkApril 27, 2022

Recently, Phoenix cops have faced discipline for using a baby voice to mock a suspect, drunkenly telling casino security staff they had “jurisdiction over the whole West Coast,” and fist fighting on duty.

Rachel Mitchell Appointed Interim Maricopa County Attorney, Reaction Mixed

By Katya SchwenkApril 20, 2022

Rachel Mitchell, longtime MCAO prosecutor, was sworn in as county attorney Wednesday morning.

County Attorney Candidates Admit No Fraud in 2020 Election

By Katya SchwenkApril 20, 2022

Some in the Arizona GOP are not taking the news well.

Law Enforcement “Isn’t a Profession,” Judge Rules In Challenge To Arizona’s Clemency Board

Law Enforcement “Isn’t a Profession,” Judge Rules In Challenge To Arizona’s Clemency Board

By Katya SchwenkApril 19, 2022

Attorneys for a man slated to be executed next month argued that Arizona’s clemency board was unlawfully stacked with former cops. A judge dismissed their lawsuit.

Trump Bashes Brnovich, Will Endorse Other Senate Candidate

Trump Bashes Brnovich, Will Endorse Other Senate Candidate

By Katya SchwenkApril 18, 2022

Former President Donald Trump isn’t happy with Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich.

Kari Lake, Wendy Rogers, Other Far-Right Politicians Rake in Cash in First Quarter

Kari Lake, Wendy Rogers, Other Far-Right Politicians Rake in Cash in First Quarter

By Katya SchwenkApril 15, 2022

Even as the 2020 election recedes further into the past, candidates that ran on conspiracies of fraud are still raking in cash.

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3 Republican County Attorney Candidates to Interview for Interim Position

3 Republican County Attorney Candidates to Interview for Interim Position

By Katya SchwenkApril 15, 2022

If one of the Republican candidates is appointed to the office, it likely will give them a leg up in the race.

Arizona’s Clemency Board Is Unfairly Stacked With Cops, Lawyers Argue in Death Row Case

Arizona’s Clemency Board Is Unfairly Stacked With Cops, Lawyers Argue in Death Row Case

By Katya SchwenkApril 12, 2022

A board that can decide the fate of people on death row is stacked, illegally, with former cops, a new lawsuit argues.

Social Equity Licenses Awarded – Investors Win Big

Social Equity Licenses Awarded – Investors Win Big

By Katya SchwenkApril 8, 2022

Here’s our breakdown of the 26 winners, most of which were backed by major industry players.

Judge Clears Way for Arizona Social Equity Drawing on Friday

Judge Clears Way for Arizona Social Equity Drawing on Friday

By Katya SchwenkApril 6, 2022

On Wednesday afternoon, Maricopa County Superior Court judge James Smith denied the last-ditch effort by three social equity applicants to pause the drawing.

Inmate Dies at Fourth Avenue Jail – After Officers Fail to Respond to Threats

Inmate Dies at Fourth Avenue Jail – After Officers Fail to Respond to Threats

By Katya SchwenkApril 6, 2022

No officers responded to Schroeder’s threats. Until Schroeder called again, eight minutes later, saying: “Come get the body.”

Arizona Sets Date for First Execution in Eight Years

Arizona Sets Date for First Execution in Eight Years

By Katya SchwenkApril 6, 2022

Arizona has not carried out the death penalty since the gruesome botched execution of Joseph Wood eight years ago.

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4 Candidates on Primary Ballot for County Attorney

4 Candidates on Primary Ballot for County Attorney

By Katya SchwenkApril 6, 2022

Julie Gunnigle, an outsider Democrat, will take on one of three Republicans – Rachel Mitchell, Anni Foster, or Gina Godbehere – all longtime bureaucrats at MCAO or the state.

Mother Accused of Child Neglect for Pot Use While Pregnant Wins Appeal

By Katya SchwenkApril 1, 2022

A Phoenix mother was placed on a state blacklist for child abuse after using medical marijuana to treat a serious condition while pregnant. On Thursday, an appeals court ruled in her favor.

In ‘Dark Day For Arizona,’ Ducey Enacts 15-Week Abortion Ban, New Voter Restrictions

In ‘Dark Day For Arizona,’ Ducey Enacts 15-Week Abortion Ban, New Voter Restrictions

By Katya SchwenkMarch 30, 2022

“With the stroke of his pen, Governor Ducey has hurled Arizona backwards to its ugliest past.”

‘Extreme’ Arizona Elections Bills Inching Closer to Law

‘Extreme’ Arizona Elections Bills Inching Closer to Law

By Katya SchwenkMarch 30, 2022

“We’re seeing a bunch of policies that are basically predicated on the same lies and conspiracy theories that got us to the sham election review in the first place.”

Arizona’s Cannabis Social Equity Program Faces New Legal Challenge

Arizona’s Cannabis Social Equity Program Faces New Legal Challenge

By Katya SchwenkMarch 29, 2022

A new lawsuit could threaten the state of Arizona’s social equity license program just days before the licenses are set to be awarded.

Arizona Sets April 8 Date For Social Equity License Lottery

Arizona Sets April 8 Date For Social Equity License Lottery

By Katya SchwenkMarch 24, 2022

26 “social equity” pot licenses will be issued on April 8, as the contentious state program moves forward.

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Rachel Mitchell, Famed Kavanaugh Interrogator, Enters Maricopa County Attorney’s Race

Rachel Mitchell, Famed Kavanaugh Interrogator, Enters Maricopa County Attorney’s Race

By Katya SchwenkMarch 24, 2022

Republicans brought Rachel Mitchell to Washington to question Christine Blasey Ford in 2018. Now, Mitchell is running to be Maricopa County’s top prosecutor.

Show Me the Money, Wendy Rogers. Most of Her Campaign Money Comes From Beyond Arizona

Show Me the Money, Wendy Rogers. Most of Her Campaign Money Comes From Beyond Arizona

By Katya SchwenkMarch 23, 2022

As Arizona’s high-profile, far-right state lawmaker Wendy Rogers begins her campaign for re-election, she has plenty of money in her political war chest.

Ron Watkins, QAnon Figurehead, Will Be on the Ballot in Arizona

Ron Watkins, QAnon Figurehead, Will Be on the Ballot in Arizona

By Katya SchwenkMarch 22, 2022

Ron Watkins hasn’t raised much money, but the Q figurehead has collected enough signatures to be on the August primary ballot in his bid for Congress in Arizona.

Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel Resigns

Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel Resigns

By Katya SchwenkMarch 21, 2022

Throughout Adel’s tenure, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office has been plagued by scandals

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