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Stephen Lemons

Stephen Lemons is a former staff writer and columnist at Phoenix New Times. He continues to cover Arizona news and politics for New Times with support from the grant-funded Arizona Watchdog Project.

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Judge Warns Neo-Nazi Killer Might Become Aryan Brotherhood Boss in Prison

Judge Warns Neo-Nazi Killer Might Become Aryan Brotherhood Boss in Prison

By Stephen LemonsMarch 25, 2019

“I’ve seen no remorse for any of his crimes .. He is still living the gangster/thug life in prison as a member of the AB.”

New Zealand Shooter Loathed ‘Invaders’; So Do Trump and Too Many Arizonans

By Stephen LemonsMarch 20, 2019

No wonder Brenton Tarrant refers to the U.S. president as “a symbol of renewed white identity and common purpose.”

Neo-Nazi Travis Ricci Dodges the Needle for Murder; Jurors Saw No Hate Crime

Neo-Nazi Travis Ricci Dodges the Needle for Murder; Jurors Saw No Hate Crime

By Stephen LemonsMarch 7, 2019

The same jury found Ricci guilty of first degree murder in early January, with the penalty phase beginning January 17.

Cindy ‘Sherlock’ McCain’s False Claim Is Symptom of Human Trafficking Hysteria

Cindy ‘Sherlock’ McCain’s False Claim Is Symptom of Human Trafficking Hysteria

By Stephen LemonsFebruary 8, 2019

The incident was consistent with others, “in which parents of children whose skin color or ethnicity differs from theirs fell under suspicion.”

Neo-Nazi Travis Ricci Guilty of Murder in 2009 Attack on Interracial Couple

Neo-Nazi Travis Ricci Guilty of Murder in 2009 Attack on Interracial Couple

By Stephen LemonsJanuary 9, 2019

Jaeger’s father, Charles Jaeger, was present for much of the trial, and was visibly upset at times

Retrial of Neo-Nazi Travis Ricci Begins as Nation Reels From Pittsburgh Hate Killings

Retrial of Neo-Nazi Travis Ricci Begins as Nation Reels From Pittsburgh Hate Killings

By Stephen LemonsOctober 29, 2018

Skinhead is accused of murdering white woman he saw walking with a black man

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The Defiant Ones: <i>New Times’</i> Founders Fire Back at Cindy McCain, U.S. Government

The Defiant Ones: New Times’ Founders Fire Back at Cindy McCain, U.S. Government

By Stephen LemonsAugust 31, 2018

Michael Lacey and Jim Larkin go on the record with Reason magazine

Goodbye, Joe Arpaio: Last in the Senate Race, First in ‘Blood, Slime, and Misery’

Goodbye, Joe Arpaio: Last in the Senate Race, First in ‘Blood, Slime, and Misery’

By Stephen LemonsAugust 29, 2018

Thing is, Arpaio’s shtick has always involved acting the fool.

Another Senator McCain? Speculation Revived That Ducey Will Appoint Cindy to Seat

Another Senator McCain? Speculation Revived That Ducey Will Appoint Cindy to Seat

By Stephen LemonsAugust 24, 2018

Senator McCain’s decision to terminate treatment for his cancer revives talk of his wife replacing him.

UPDATE: County Will Retry Neo-Nazi Travis Ricci for Murder After Gaffe Led to Mistrial

By Stephen LemonsJuly 18, 2018

First trial ended after prosecutor inadvertently brought up defendant’s time in prison.

Exclusive: Jeffery Wellmaker Details Murder of White Girlfriend as Neo-Nazi Stands Trial

By Stephen LemonsJune 22, 2018

“It was that motherfucker right over there,” Jeffery Wellmaker said during his testimony at the trial of accused neo-Nazi killer Travis Ricci

UPDATE: Phoenix Settles in Death of Army Vet Marty Atencio, Who Died in Joe Arpaio’s Jail

By Stephen LemonsMay 14, 2018

The Ninth Circuit has denied qualified immunity to MCSO and PPD officers in the 2011 death of mentally ill Army Vet Marty Atencio.

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UPDATE: Phoenix Neo-Nazi Will Face Trial in Attack on Interracial Couple

UPDATE: Phoenix Neo-Nazi Will Face Trial in Attack on Interracial Couple

By Stephen LemonsMay 7, 2018

French officials want to spare an Arizona neo-Nazi from the death penalty .

The Enduring Sins of Joe Arpaio: Newspapermen Michael Lacey and Jim Larkin Speak Out in Response to Donald Trump’s Pardon of America’s Worst Sheriff

The Enduring Sins of Joe Arpaio: Newspapermen Michael Lacey and Jim Larkin Speak Out in Response to Donald Trump’s Pardon of America’s Worst Sheriff

By Stephen LemonsNovember 17, 2017

“Rex Tillerson was right: Donald Trump is a moron and his pardon of Joe Arpaio proves it,” Lacey said.

Lemons: Dropping the Mic, Heading South, and Some Parting Shots

By Stephen LemonsApril 19, 2017

Stephen Lemons, columnist for the Phoenix New Times, bids farewell to friends and enemies.

Lemons: Backpage Founders Donated to Powerless Democrats; That’s a Story?

By Stephen LemonsApril 19, 2017

Critics of the listings’ behemoth Backpage.com pull out the long knives for its erstwhile owners Michael Lacey and Jim Larkin.

Lemons: Wilenchik Rides to Arpaio’s Rescue, Scores Delay in Criminal Contempt Trial

Lemons: Wilenchik Rides to Arpaio’s Rescue, Scores Delay in Criminal Contempt Trial

By Stephen LemonsApril 12, 2017

Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s “new” attorney wins delay in criminal contempt trial till June.

Lemons: Poll Shows Border Adjustment Tax Dumbest Idea Ever

By Stephen LemonsApril 12, 2017

A new poll shows that American voters oppose the GOP House leadership’s plan for a border adjustment tax.

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Lemons: Arpaio’s Criminal Defense and How Bill Montgomery Helped You Pay for Part of It (w/Update)

By Stephen LemonsApril 7, 2017

Joe Arpaio’s still getting help from the taxpayers, though he is now out of office.

Lemons: Lefties with Guns Ready to Rumble with Right-Wing Militias, Says Arizona Anarchist

By Stephen LemonsApril 5, 2017

Phoenix anarchist Beth Payne says the left-wing John Brown Gun Club will not fire the first shot against right-wing militias.

Lemons: Sheriff Penzone Shutters Tent City, Which Is One Reason We Elected Him

By Stephen LemonsApril 4, 2017

In a surprise announcement, Maricopa County Paul Penzone ordered the closure of Tent City.

Lemons: Arizona Militia Member Hearts Hitler Quote, SS Tattoo, Augusto Pinochet and Short Helicopter Rides

By Stephen LemonsMarch 30, 2017

A member of the Arizona Liberty Guard has Nazi symbolism on his Facebook page, though he insists that he is not a neo-Nazi.

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