Andrew Thomas discipline decision to be released Tuesday
Published: April 9, 2012 at 9:24 am
Former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas (File photo)
A three-person panel is scheduled Tuesday to decide the attorney discipline case against former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas.
Thomas is accused of bringing criminal cases against two county officials to embarrass them and charging a judge with bribery when Thomas knew the charges were false. All three cases collapsed in court.
Thomas contends the investigations that he and his chief ally, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, launched against county officials were aimed at trying to root out corruption.
If found to have violated ethical rules, Thomas could face punishments ranging from a reprimand, suspension or disbarment.
Arpaio wouldn’t face punishments if Thomas is found to have violated ethics rules.
But the panel could provide the first official comment from the state’s legal establishment on the validity of the investigations.
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2 Responses to “Andrew Thomas discipline decision to be released Tuesday”
April 9th, 2012 at 11:47 am
Point of interest: 55th Grand Jury of Arizona, exhibit #6, concealed from the
people of Arizona.
There is more. Ask the peeople of Arizona, they can help,if you are interested
in fighting corruption.
April 9th, 2012 at 11:51 am
Why does it wait?