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By Stephen Lemons The Rep finally reports on the Russell Pearce domestic violence story, long after New Times and the bloggers. Gordon and Arpaio do the man dance in print. An El Mirage chick confesses to slaying boyfriend on Tom Leykis, of all places (allegedly). The Cardinals play New Orleans...

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By Stephen Lemons

The Rep finally reports on the Russell Pearce domestic violence story, long after New Times and the bloggers. Gordon and Arpaio do the man dance in print. An El Mirage chick confesses to slaying boyfriend on Tom Leykis, of all places (allegedly). The Cardinals play New Orleans tonight. Bad news nativists: Arizona Hispanics are on the rise. Suns will start season with Spurs.(Groan.) PHX bankruptcies double. And a famous Frog restaurant in Cave Creek is shuttered.

Gordon and Arpaio slug it out.

The Rep covers Pearce abuse allegations.