How the sheriff’s office milked a racial profiling case for $163M
What do a golf cart, cable TV and car washes have to do with following a federal judge’s order to stop racially profiling?
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Audit: Maricopa County Sheriff overstated compliance costs by $163M
Republicans have whined about the price tag of complying with federally mandated reforms. That may be the sheriff’s fault.
He’s Tucson’s ‘mushroom man.’ The feds may deport him over paperwork
Hernan Castro has a big following among Arizona mushroom enthusiasts. He’s been in federal lockup since late May.
Federal judge smacks Trump admin for bogarting Tucson murder suspect
The Trump administration has refused to hand over a murder suspect facing charges in Tucson. A judge now says it has to.
Murdered man’s family slams ‘shocking’ police communication failures
“They use that all the time: ‘We dropped the ball.’ That must be the department catchphrase instead of ‘to serve and protect.'”
Charlie Kirk’s funeral was a marathon of Christian Nationalism
The line between church and state was nowhere to be found at Sunday’s service, which drew masses of Charlie Kirk followers.
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Police identified, never charged suspect in 2022 teacher killing
Records from David Denogean’s murder investigation show police have had a suspect since 2023. Denogean’s family didn’t know.
How kissing Trump’s ass won a Border Patrol leader a cushy job abroad
As head of the Border Patrol union, Brandon Judd fawningly sucked up to Trump. Now he’s set to become ambassador to Chile.
Glassman touts endorsement in AG race that Yuma sheriff denies giving
GOP attorney general hopeful Rodney Glassman claims “support” from the Yuma County Sheriff, who says he hasn’t endorsed him.
The Arpaio All-Stars: Meet the county sheriff’s sketchy retreads
Jerry Sheridan claims he’s no Sheriff Joe. Still, he’s brought back some of Arpaio’s favorite badge-wearin’ bubbas.
Tom Homan once spared Phoenix migrants. Now he’s Trump’s Darth Vader
Pre-Trump, colleagues of border czar Tom Homan described him as reasonable. Now, they see a cruel man they don’t recognize.
Miscarriage of justice: Donald Trump’s war on pregnant migrants
Kept in awful conditions by ICE, Rubia Morales-Alfaro lost a pregnancy. In Trump’s America, there’s no mercy for migrant moms.
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Memorial for journalist Dennis Gilman set for Saturday in Miami, Arizona
Gilman won recognition for documenting the activities of far-right figures like former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.
How Clinton and Obama helped build Trump’s mass deportation machine
Donald Trump didn’t invent racist immigration policy. For decades, both major parties built the system he’s now weaponizing.
We went to Joe Arpaio’s birthday. So did serial murderer Sammy Gravano
The notorious former county sheriff celebrated his 93rd birthday on Saturday. We went so you didn’t have to.
A septic tank in this tiny Arizona town could crack a 2006 cold case
Keith King vanished 19 years ago in Seligman. A private detective thinks he knows where King’s body is – and who killed him.
Protesters mark El Día del Niño by bashing Trump and Musk piñatas
The event, which marked the 15th anniversary of Barrio Defense Committees, also featured a march to the 4th Ave. Jail.
Somebody mailed animal poop to the county attorney’s home
Someone used a prank service to ship supposed animal shit to Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell. She called the police.
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Who is Lori Vallow Daybell? What to know about the ‘Doomsday Cult Mom’
Already serving life for murdering her two kids, Lori Vallow Daybell faces trial in Phoenix for her fourth husband’s death.
Phoenix cops who beat and Tased deaf black man rewarded with day off
Three officers involved in the beating of Tyron McAlpin were given “24-hour unpaid suspensions” on Tuesday.
Tax Break Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Goldwater Institute’s hypocrisy
The think tank hates Arizona’s film tax credit. But its board chairman’s Ninja Turtles flick got a huge tax break.
Abuse survivor sues county attorney, calls her soft on sex criminals
For the second time, victims’ rights advocate Kayleigh Kozak used a lawsuit to fire shots at county attorney Rachel Mitchell.