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Investigator seeking disbarment for Thomas, deputy over ethics violations
An independent investigator is seeking the disbarment of former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas and one of his deputies on allegations they abused their prosecutorial powers by retaliating and intimidating Thomas’ enemies.
Investigator: Thomas’ ‘reckless’ corruption, abuse
An independent legal ethics expert appointed to investigate claims against Andrew Thomas has found the former county attorney waged a "reckless, four-year campaign of corruption and power abuse."
Findings in Thomas ethics violation case coming today
An investigator appointed by the Arizona Supreme Court will release findings today of an investigation into alleged ethical violations of Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas and two of his former deputies. At stake are their licenses to practice law.
Boxing promoter pleads guilty in theft
A Phoenix boxing promoter pleaded guilty Nov. 18 to bilking a trainer out of $5,000 and trying to cover it up.
Arpaio’s campaign fined $154K for mailer
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s 2012 re-election campaign was hit with a $153,978 fine Sept. 15 for a mailer that was deemed illegal for targeting Rick Romley in his run for County Attorney.
Romley’s mission as interim county attorney: End the strife
Rick Romley, who was sworn in as interim Maricopa County attorney on April 16, said his initial focus is on repairing the agency’s relationship with the county’s judicial branch and officers.
Supervisors to consider county attorney finalists
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will meet Friday to consider the four finalists for the vacant Maricopa County attorney's post.
Thomas becomes everyone’s favorite target in AG race
Shortly after Thomas announced his resignation, the three candidates on the Democratic side issued a joint statement denouncing him, with former state prosecutor Vince Rabago sending out another on his own for good measure. And much of their criticism was echoed on the right, where fellow Republican candidate Tom Horne, the state superintendent of public instruction, savaged Thomas for alleged abu[...]
