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‘Preston’s Law’ targets aggravated assaults by gangs
Key Points Preston’s Law was introduced in response to the death of 16-year-old Preston Lord in 2023 The bill would classify “swarming” as a category of aggravated assault An amendment […]
Tougher law on ‘swarming’ assaults receives House approval
State representatives have approved legislation to create a new crime of “swarming” that police and prosecutors say they need to bring serious charges against gang members who assault others. But, […]
Derek Chauvin’s family has received no updates after Tucson prison stabbing, attorney says
An attorney for Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, said Saturday that Chauvin's family has been kept in the dark by federal prison officials after he was stabbed in a Tucson prison.
‘Deeply repentant’ Vallejo gets 3 years for his role in Jan. 6 attack
An apparently contrite Edward Vallejo was sentenced Thursday to three years in prison and three years of supervised release, a fraction of the sentence prosecutors sought for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
US judge orders man held in case of missing Navajo woman
The family of a Native American woman who went missing from her home on the Navajo Nation pleaded with the man accused of assaulting her and taking her pickup truck, asking during a court hearing Friday that he tell them where he left Ella Mae Begay so they could bring her home and find closure.
Man charged in case of woman missing from Navajo Nation
A federal grand jury has indicted a man on assault and carjacking charges in connection with the 2021 disappearance of a Native American woman whose case has helped to raise awareness about missing people and unsolved slayings in Indian Country.
Ducey signs “Blue Lives Matter” bill
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation today adding tougher sentences for assaults on off-duty law enforcement officers.
House OKs bill protecting off-duty police officers
The Arizona House has passed legislation that would specify aggravated assault against off-duty police officers is a crime equal to assaulting on-duty officers.
Lawmaker: Treat violent rifts over Trump, political views like hate crime
Sen. John Kavanagh wants judges to consider political affiliation, beliefs or opinions in the same way they consider crimes motivated by factors like race and gender.
House approves bill to make taking a gun aggravated assault
The House approved a bill allowing prosecutors to charge someone who tried to take another person's gun with felony aggravated assault.
Counterattacks
Arizona, other states retaliate against ‘revenge porn’
Sparked by a new law approved by the California legislature this fall, Arizona is one of several states where lawmakers are proposing bills to criminalize “revenge porn.”
County won’t prosecute border agent in shooting
A U.S. Border Patrol agent won't be prosecuted by Cochise County for the 2011 fatal shooting of a man who was climbing over the fence into Mexico from southeastern Arizona, authorities said.
