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Former lawmaker Justine Wadsack alleges police conspiracy to oust her from office in new lawsuit
Defeated state Sen. Justine Wadsack is making a federal case out of being stopped for criminal speeding last year by Tucson police.
Was Aaron Gunches execution a state-assisted suicide?
In between the setting of IV lines and the reading of his death warrant, Aaron Gunches uttered his — albeit unofficial — last words. “What’s the hold up?” He said […]
Attorneys in 2022 GOP election fraud case to pay $122,000 for “frivolous” legal challenge
Attorneys for Kari Lake and Mark Finchem are on the hook for $122,000 in legal fees for Maricopa County for filing what a federal appeals court called a “frivolous” challenge […]
Court clears fatally wounded constable of negligence in Tucson eviction
The survivor of an incident that resulted in the death of his wife after an eviction effort went bad has no legal right to sue the estate of the constable […]
Arizona Supreme Court reignites 2020 safety lawsuit against Circle K
Store owners have a legal responsibility to keep their shops “reasonably safe” for customers, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled March 12. The justices rejected claims by Circle K that because […]
Former Department of Education employee found not guilty in $614K voucher scam
A former Department of Education employee who was indicted for allegedly approving improper purchases for ineligible or nonexistent children in the Empowerment Scholarship Account program was found not guilty on […]
Eight applicants advance for two Arizona Court of Appeals openings
Eight applicants are advancing to compete for two vacancies on the Arizona Court of Appeals. According to the Commission on Appellate Court Appointments’ March 3. meeting, the candidates will now […]
Plaintiffs in prison class-action ask court for receiver
After more than 10 years of litigation, five reports of inadequate care and unnecessary death and three reports of an unsuccessfully implemented staffing plan, plaintiffs in the long-running class action lawsuit against the Dept. of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry are asking the court for a receiver to take over the carceral health care system.
Canada’s EPCOR promises a decade of investment in Arizona’s water infrastructure
When EPCOR moved to Arizona in 2011, company officials saw a unique opportunity to expand its footprint despite the state’s complicated water challenges, sustained drought conditions and growing population. Since […]
9th Circuit finds Legislature acted with ‘discriminatory intent’ in passing proof of citizenship voting law
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found the Arizona State Legislature may have acted with “discriminatory intent” when it passed a pair of 2022 laws meant to prevent voter fraud.
GOP leaders seek DOJ support in citizenship ID voting issue
Republican legislative leaders are hoping a new administration in Washington will help the state block anyone who does not provide proof of citizenship from voting in future presidential races.
Defense blames officials in ESA trial of ex-employee accused in $614K theft
Higher ups in the Arizona Department of Education pressured staff to expedite purchase requests for the Empowerment Scholarship Account, a defense attorney alleged on the first day of trial for a former employee accused of stealing money from the program.
