The prosecutors said there was no “reasonable likelihood” that they could convict reporter Ray Stern. By Sarah Fenske The “disorderly conduct” citation against New Times reporter Ray Stern has been dropped at the request of prosecutors. Last week, Mesa City Prosecutor John Pombier asked the court to dismiss the misdemeanor…
By Stephen Lemons Republic backs Saban for sheriff, finds more proof of Arpaio’s racial profiling. Trial starts for serial shooter. FBI file reveals that Evel Knievel was kinda, well, evil. Cards munch down on some Buffalo. Suns scrimmage, Big Stat sits it out because of bad eye. Tucson considers taxing…
In our blog about the Republican Party’s disgraceful campaign ad about Maricopa County Sheriff candidate Dan Saban, we attributed the video below to Saban’s Web site and labeled it a “campaign ad.”
By John Dickerson Thirteen years ago yesterday O.J.Simpson was found “not guilty” in the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. Since that day, Goldman’s dad — Fred Goldman — has been living in Phoenix and pursuing justice against Simpson at any cost. So Goldman tells New…
Part one: Nelson rips Candy a new one on his domestic violence record, and his “plead to the lead” policy. I didn’t make the Nelson-Thomas debate Wednesday night, but I’ve watched a lot of it on video thanks to activist Adolfo Maldonado, who got into the debate with a video…
The Government Relations Office at City of Phoenix has made it easier to stay on top of local elections and proposed amendments, without having to dig through a pile of propagandized jargon
Why can’t Arpaio cross the street without babysitters? Note the bodyguards, and to the right of Joe, little-man MCSO flack Paul Chagolla. So far, there have been anti-Arpaio demos at Wells Fargo offices in San Francisco, El Paso, and Chicago, all in solidarity with the protests going on 11 a.m…
By Stephen Lemons Palin winks her way through pair-up with Biden. Arizona Republicans pull nasty Saban ad. Sonoran Alliance dings state GOP for running it to begin with. O.J. robbery trial goes to jury. Same-sex marriage opponents raise beaucoup bucks. Cards host Bills this weekend. Suns work on defense at…
Last week we asked why Phoenicians elect to stay in this dusty desert instead of heading out into the world. Check out this first entry from Phoenician and New Times reader Stephanie Christenholz: I work in fashion and often I have to take a deep breath when defending Phoenix. I…
By Ray Stern First, thank you to “John,” who posted a comment on my previous blog post today, pointing out that KFYI also had an article about the illegal immigration report that had been released by Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas [pictured]. I called KFYI at about 3:30 p.m. and…
Gerald Richard, exposing MCSO honcho David Hendershott’s role in the sliming of Saban. Fee-fie-foe-fum, I smell the weasel-y paw of Joe Arpaio’s two-ton henchman, Chief Deputy David Hendershott, master of the MCSO’s dirty tricks department. Dan Saban operatives called a press conference at Wesley Bolin Plaza this afternoon to release…
Last week we asked why Phoenicians elect to stay in this dusty desert instead of heading out into the world. Check out this first entry from Phoenician and New Times reader Angie Uyeda: I was born at Williams Air Force Base. My dad was a mechanic and my mom was…
By Ray Stern Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas has put together an intriguing report with lots of statistics about illegal immigration and crime. But I can’t share any details about it with you yet because 92.3 FM (KTAR) is apparently the only news outlet that’s seen the report. You know,…
By Ray Stern Middle-aged Hollywood babe Virginia Madsen wants you to know how much Botox and and voting have in common. “To Madsen, it is all about freedom of expression – whether you are in the voting booth, or the dermatologist’s office,” says a press release from a PR firm…
By Stephen Lemons Arpaio unleashes sleazy attack ads on Saban. Saban returns fire. Nelson and Thomas trade blows in debate. Sun Devils hope Herring’s their savior. Injured Boldin talks to Trib. Palin takes on Biden tonight. Right-wingers charge debate moderator with bias. Legal beagle allegedly smuggled heroin to prisoners. Critics…
Alexis Estrada-Garcia of Guadalajara, Mexico, must have been surprised when the officer asked for her identification. She was just a passenger in the vehicle the officer had pulled over one evening in late February and probably did not think she was doing anything illegal. But there is a seat belt…
FRAUD IS FRAUD Coles was a dishonest scumbag: Total crook, and New Times should win an award for its reporting [on Mortgages Ltd.]. Fraud is fraud (“The Tangled Legacy of Scott Coles,” John Dickerson, September 18). He was a dishonest scumbag who took advantage of many people. I know many…
I’m half-Catalan, and the women on my mom’s side of my family have spent most of our lives being hated by Mexicans. I’ve never understood it. My mom and aunts warned me as soon as I hit junior high that I was going to have a target on me, because…
By Ray Stern In Phoenix, you never know when you need spray a city street with high-powered slugs from an assault rifle. That’s apparently the thinking behind the Phoenix City Council’s decision this afternoon to fund the purchase of 60 new Bushmaster rifles [similar to the one pictured here] for…
Last week we asked why Phoenicians elect to stay in this dusty desert instead of heading out into the world. Check out this first entry from Phoenician and New Times reader Patrick Mertz: I’m a native son born in Phoenix in 1956, to parents who themselves are native Arizonans born…
By Stephen Lemons Forty-nine percent back gay marriage ban. McCain ahead of Obama in AZ, but by how much? Muhammad Ali’s mug gets corny portrait. Arpaio’s jails lose crucial accreditation. MCSA’s Randy Parraz says he was targeted by MCSO. Grocer Eddie Basha endorses County Supervisor Fulton Brock. Suns start training…
On Wednesday, October 15, the Tempe Improv will host “Sheriff Joe’s Pink Collar Comedy Night,” a fundraiser to benefit Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s Maricopa Animal Safe Hospice (MASH) unit. Arpaio’s made much of his MASH unit over the past four years, and the press has portrayed him as an animal rights hero. But things are seldom as they seem with Sheriff Arpaio, whose MCSO’s been leveled with accusations of animal cruelty itself and who refuses to provide documentation of where certain MCSO funds are going, including funds raised for MASH.
