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Judge to hear Arpaio’s plea for dropping criminal conviction
A federal judge will hear arguments in October over whether she should set aside the criminal contempt of court conviction of Joe Arpaio.
APS derides Burns’ attempt to have court overturn rate hike
Attorneys for Arizona Public Service are deriding efforts by Bob Burns to have the state Supreme Court overturn a 3.3 percent rate hike just approved by the other utility regulators.
McCain: Arpaio pardon undermines Trump’s claim for respect of rule of law
President Donald Trump’s pardon of former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio divided Arizona Republicans Friday, with Gov. Doug Ducey calling the ex-lawman a friend and U.S. Sen. John McCain criticizing the decision.
Trump’s first pardon spares political ally Arpaio
President Donald Trump spared former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio the prospect of serving jail time in granting the first pardon of his turbulent tenure, wiping away the lawman's recent federal conviction stemming from his immigration patrols that focused on Latinos.
Yuma County approach to juvenile justice a model for state, nation
Yuma County puts troubled kids behind bars only as a last resort, and starts addressing the needs of the ones who might head down the wrong path before they do.
Judge rules civil forfeiture case can proceed, legality of state laws at issue
A federal judge on Aug. 18 gave the go-ahead for a broad-based challenge to Arizona statutes that allow police and prosecutors to profit from items they seize.
Supreme Court rules state has say on gun laws, not cities
In an extensive ruling, the justices voided a 2005 Tucson ordinance that says that the police department, after it seizes a hand gun, "shall dispose of such firearm by destroying the firearm.'' They said it runs afoul of several state laws.
Expert testimony on behavior of domestic violence victims allowed, court rules
Juries are entitled to hear from experts who can explain why domestic violence victims often forgive their attackers, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
Trump considers Arpaio pardon, critics call out president
President Donald Trump says he may grant a pardon to former Sheriff Joe Arpaio following his recent conviction in federal court, prompting outrage among critics who say the move would amount to an endorsement of racism.
Controversial researcher hired to update prison population study
The latest update to the Prisoners in Arizona report, produced by the Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys’ Advisory Council, or APAAC, is scheduled to be finished this fall, and it promises to be more controversial than ever thanks to the man hired to update it, John Lott.
Convicted Sheriff Joe Arpaio says he isn’t seeking Trump’s pardon
Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio brushed off his recent criminal conviction in U.S. court as a "petty crime" and insisted he won't seek a pardon from President Donald Trump, despite the pair regularly sharing the stage at political rallies during the 2016 campaign.
Judge in prison health care lawsuit scolds corrections director in court
Arizona Department of Corrections Director Charles Ryan was compared to former Maricopa Sheriff Joe Arpaio and admonished in federal court Tuesday for an email sent to his staff challenging a judge’s order.
