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Petersen’s suspension in limbo after appeals hearing

Russell Pearce (left) gives his testimony about the suspension of Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen to Kory Langhofer, Petersen’s attorney, during a suspension appeal hearing in...

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Petersen pleads not guilty anew, hires prominent lawyer

This undated photo provided by the Maricopa County Assessor’s Office shows Assessor Paul Petersen. Petersen has been indicted in an adoption fraud case, accused of arranging...

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Arizona official pleads not guilty in adoption fraud case

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — An elected official in Arizona accused of running a human smuggling scheme that brought pregnant women from the Marshall Islands to the U.S. has pleaded not...

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County board votes to suspend Petersen

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously today to suspend County Assessor Paul Petersen without pay on the grounds he’s in federal custody in Arkansas and can’t serve.  Board...

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GOP lawmaker looking for way to remove indicted elected officials

A three-term state lawmaker is writing legislation to allow county supervisors to oust a sitting assessor or treasurer if that person is indicted. The proposal by Rep. Anthony Kern, R-Glendale,...

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