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Atwood executed for 1984 murder, kidnapping
The state of Arizona executed death row inmate Frank Atwood on June 8 at the state prison in Florence.
Judge strikes often tied to perception of bias
In Superior Court actions, each side is entitled to one change of judge, but some judges are struck much more frequently than others, which could create a perception of partiality, attorneys said.
Mother sues state over son’s prison suicide
The mother of a young man who died by hanging in a Buckeye prison in January 2021 says that the prison’s negligence is to blame for her son’s death, which came two weeks after his arrival.
Clemency board denies death row prisoner’s leniency request
The Arizona Board of Executive Clemency unanimously denied clemency to death row inmate Frank Atwood, who was sentenced to death for the 1984 kidnapping and murder of 8-year-old Vicki Lynne Hoskinson.
Cost of increasing water storage on Verde $1B
Cities across the Valley have partnered with the Salt River Project to figure out how best to increase water storage on the Verde River.
State executes 1st prisoner in 7 years
A man convicted of murdering 21-year-old Deana Bowdoin in 1978 was executed Wednesday morning -- the first time Arizona has put someone to death in nearly eight years.
Supreme Court to decide Senate audit records challenge
The Senate claimed legislative privilege Tuesday at the Arizona Supreme Court in its bid to withhold or redact more than 1,000 documents related to the review of the 2020 general election in Maricopa County.
State ramps up study of Valley Fever, ozone
A new partnership between the state’s three universities and several state agencies aims to increase understanding of issues like Valley Fever and ozone levels in Arizona – and come up with solutions.
Court issues death warrant for 2nd prisoner this year
The Arizona Supreme Court issued a warrant of execution for death row inmate Frank Atwood on Tuesday, the second execution warrant the justices have issued this year.
Arizona Supreme Court kills tax cut referendum
The Arizona Supreme Court has blocked a referendum of last year’s massive tax cut, ruling that the so-called “flat tax” is exempt from referral under the Arizona Constitution. That means... […]
High court to hear keeping juror names secret
The Arizona Supreme Court will hear arguments April 19 on whether the public has a right to know who’s on a jury, so long as there’s not a compelling state interest to withhold those names.
Condemned prisoner argues for clemency
As the execution of Clarence Dixon draws near, his attorneys are challenging whether the law enforcement-heavy state clemency board can give him a fair hearing and whether their client is... […]
