The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at Arizona State University is beyond the point of being put on double secret probation.An ASU spokeswoman says the fraternity — which has been involved in a pair of high-profile, alcohol-related incidents over the past year — has had its status as a recognized fraternity…
The Arizona Diamondbacks ran into the Miami Marlins at the wrong time for this week’s series, as the Stanton formerly known as Mike is fresh off the disabled list and already is on a tear.Giancarlo Stanton homered twice for the Marlins Monday night, including a solo homer in the ninth…
In this new video from videographer Dennis Gilman, Gilman calls Deputy County Attorney Tom Liddy on the spin that the MCSO racially profiled Latinos because that’s what U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement taught the MCSO to do. Joe Arpaio Blames Feds for MCSO’s Racial Profiling, and Why He’s Full of…
A jury found Michael Turley guilty of charges Monday related to making a movie that was produced to “test” the Phoenix Police Department’s response to a terrorist situation.Turley was arrested in September after it was discovered that he had his teenage nephew wear a sheet on his body and a…
Some disgusting human beings are bidding on a piece of used medical equipment that’s covered in elderly Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s dead skin cells.The eBay ad, which doesn’t include Arpaio’s jock strap as a free bonus, alleges that the money is going toward MCSO’s MASH unit for abused animals.See also:Joe Arpaio,…
Notorious “birther” attorney Larry Klayman is being investigated by the State Bar.Although Arizona State Bar spokesman Rick DeBruhl confirms to New Times that the investigation exists, he says there are no public documents associated with the case at this time.See also:-Larry Klayman Sues New Times, Is Really Weird-Judge: Klayman “Inappropriately…
Gay marriage and legal marijuana possession are two things that probably haven’t stood a chance in hell against Arizona voters over the last few years, but two groups are thinking now’s the time for their issues.Last week, a group calling itself “Safer Arizona” filed its paperwork for a marijuana-legalizing amendment…
Most of the media types in this town have no problem donning their kneepads for Sheriff Joe Arpaio. See Also: Joe Arpaio B-Day Bomb: Judge Wants Monitor in Melendres Al Sharpton: Joe Arpaio, “Arrogant,” Racial Profiling a “National Disgrace” Joe Arpaio and the MCSO Need a Court-Appointed Babysitter in the…
Early this morning, someone dumped a naked and beaten body in a quiet Tempe neighborhood and vanished. Police received a call about 4:30 a.m., saying a woman was lying in the street near Baseline Road and McClintock Drive. When they arrived, they found the beaten body of a Hispanic or…
Marc Wichansky, the founder of a Phoenix-based healthcare staffing and home care firm, alleges in a federal lawsuit that his former partner beat him up and stole his company. Wichansky founded the company in 1994 and eventually took on as partner his friend, David Zowine. They created the Zoel Holding…
Proponents of “equal marriage” want Arizona voters to decide if marriage should be defined as a union of two people, instead of one man and one woman.A group of Republicans and libertarians called “Equal Marriage Arizona” has filed the necessary paperwork with the Secretary of State to start collecting signatures…
Ian McIntosh, a 27-year-old Buckeye resident, shoved a mentally handicapped man off his bicycle and stole his iPad, according to police.McIntosh also threw a beer can at the man before shoving him, breaking his glasses and trying to punch the man while he was lying on the ground, according to…
Anti-abortion fanatic/Congressman Trent Franks’ bone-headed argument that a “very low” number of rapes result in pregnancies ended up being a losing argument.Franks’ bill banning abortions past 20 weeks of pregnancy has since been changed, exempting victims of rape and incest.See also:-Franks: Not Many Rapes Result in Pregnancy-Franks Submits Another Abortion…
An Arizona law requiring people provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections is unconstitutional, says the U.S. Supreme Court.Even after being recalled from office, ex-state Senate President Russell Pearce is still losing, as Pearce takes credit for authoring Proposition 200, which was passed by voters in…
The Arizona Diamondbacks and their nonexistent offense lost three straight games to the San Diego Padres over Father’s Day weekend. In Friday night’s low-scoring affair, the Padres’ Eric Stults (6-5, 3.28 ERA) dazzled Arizona hitters with his blazing 86 mile-per-hour fastball. He went the distance and pitched all nine innings,…
Few places in the world have meth-heads like Arizona does.While the number of exploding meth labs isn’t as high as it used to be, the meth users still seem to be as high as ever. Now, after much research of the New Times criminal meth-head archives, we bring you 10…
Last week was not exactly the greatest week ever for a couple members of Arizona’s congressional delegation.There’s Senator Jeff Flake, whose son Tanner “N1ggerKiller” Flake made tons of racist and homophobic remarks on the Internet, and then there’s Representative Trent Franks, who made an ass of himself after remarking that…
Phoenix videographer Dennis Gilman was on hand for the action outside the Sandra Day O’Connor U.S. Court, following Friday’s hearing before federal Judge G. Murray Snow in the ACLU’s big racial profiling case Melendres v. Arpaio. See Also: Joe Arpaio B-Day Bomb: Judge Wants Monitor in Melendres He caught some…
Joe Colter didn’t receive an owner’s manual when he bought his 9mm handgun. If he had, he might have read the part that explains how when you rack the slide to eject a bullet, another bullet takes its place. And he might have prevented the accidental death of a friend…
For Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s 81st birthday, he’s not getting 81 whacks on the fanny from federal Judge G. Murray Snow. Rather, in a hearing today at the Sandra Day O’Connor U.S. Courthouse in downtown Phoenix, Snow signaled that he’s inclined to give the aged autocrat something even less welcome, for…
Local black leaders are wondering why they haven’t heard a peep out of Senator Jeff Flake after his son’s racist comments, including his use of the handle “N1ggerKiller” in an online game.After African-American activist Jarrett Maupin II told New Times Flake’s apology was “half-assed,” more black leaders have joined Maupin’s…
Despite the outcry from the state’s far-right-wingers, Governor Jan Brewer’s plan for Medicaid expansion plan now only requires her signature to become law.While it certainly seemed odd that Brewer would embrace a part of “Obamacare,” months after shoving her finger in President Obama’s face, she was able to focus more…
