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Often forgetful, Arpaio claims he did not order investigations, arrests
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s testimony in the Andrew Thomas discipline hearing was short on details and was filled with vague memories.
Arpaio claims hands-off role in corruption cases
The self-proclaimed toughest sheriff in America is testifying at a hearing for an ally who faces disciplinary action for the handling of failed corruption investigations.
Arpaio to testify in Thomas disbarment trial
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is scheduled to take the stand Tuesday in former county attorney Andrew Thomas’ attorney disciplinary hearing.
Ex-Arpaio aide testifies about case against judge
The former No. 2 official in Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's office testified Thursday that he believed that some allegations contained in criminal charges against a judge weren't in fact crimes.
Former Arpaio official Hendershott to testify in Thomas case today
The former No. 2 official in Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's office is scheduled to testify Thursday about his role in three failed public corruption investigations that are the subject of an attorney discipline hearing against former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas.
Former Thomas confidant ready to pass the blame to him
Rachel Alexander has defended Andrew Thomas in her writings, and her job duties once entailed having to promote the former Maricopa county attorney and the office.
Judge: Thomas and Arpaio permanently damaged reputation
Retired Superior Court Judge Gary Donahoe testified Wednesday that former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas, Sheriff Joe Arpaio and Arpaio’s former top aide, David Hendershott, set out to destroy his good name. And they succeeded, he said.
Indictments leave Wilcox weighing an end to political career
Maricopa County Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox said on the witness stand today that her ordeal with former County Attorney Andrew Thomas has made her question whether to run for re-election in 2012.
Stapley stumbles over details in testimony
Andrew Thomas’ attorney hammered Maricopa County Supervisor Don Stapley in cross examination today about the finer details of his battles with the former County Attorney.
Thomas disbarment hearing gains momentum: counter-charges of misconduct and ‘piling on’
Attorney Tom Irvine was working in his law office on the afternoon of Dec. 31, 2008, when a process server dropped two lawsuits on him, filed by then-Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas.
Irvine, the sole witness on the third day of Thomas’ attorney disbarment hearing, described the experience of being targeted by the former county attorney.
Capitol Quotes: September 16, 2011
This week’s most outstanding utterances, gibes and quips.
Thomas disregarded advice, former chief deputy testifies
Andrew Thomas’ former second-in-command testified today that the ex-County Attorney disregarded his advice against prosecuting County Supervisors and proceeding with a federal racketeering lawsuit alleging a criminal conspiracy among judges and supervisors.
