Camryn Sanchez Arizona Capitol Times//October 12, 2023//

Navarrete, child sex crimes, jury, Senate

The highly anticipated trial of former Sen. Otoniel “Tony” Navarrete went forward on Oct. 12 with jury selection, and still no plea deal. (Photo by Pexels)

Camryn Sanchez Arizona Capitol Times//October 12, 2023//

The highly anticipated trial of former Sen. Otoniel “Tony” Navarrete went forward on Thursday morning with jury selection, and still no plea deal. The defendant, Navarrete, was arrested in 2019...

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