Kory Langhofer: Litigating in a hostile new world
Kory Langhofer started Statecraft, an Arizona-based political and government law firm, in 2015. Now, after close to a decade spent litigating on behalf of high-profile national and state Republicans, Langhofer […]
Tribal police officer arrested in connection to a hit-and-run accident in Arizona
A White Mountain Apache Police officer has been arrested in connection to a deadly hit-and-run accident in northeastern Arizona, authorities said Monday.
Backpage founder convicted of 1 count of money laundering, jury deadlocks on 84 other counts
Michael Lacey, a founder of the lucrative classified site Backpage.com, was convicted Thursday on a single count of money laundering and acquitted on another. But an Arizona jury deadlocked on 84 other counts against him in a case that alleged he participated in a scheme to sell sex ads, leading the judge to declare a mistrial.
Phoenix deserves better
The recent article titled “Phoenix really needs federal monitoring of police” is both dangerous and deceitful. While it’s hard to comprehend how someone without any law enforcement experience, in any of the areas discussed, could so boldly write a piece designed to inflame the emotions of our citizens through emotionally laden rhetoric, it certainly is not a surprising tactic.
Mesa man at center of Jan. 6 conspiracy theory charged with misdemeanor
Ray Epps, a former Marine who became the center of a Jan. 6, 2021, conspiracy theory, has been charged with a misdemeanor offense in connection with the U.S. Capitol riot and is expected to plead guilty, according to court papers filed Tuesday.
Backpage founder faces 2nd trial over what prosecutors say was scheme to sell sex through ad sales
A founder of the lucrative classified site Backpage.com will face his second trial on charges of facilitating prostitution and laundering money in what authorities say was a scheme to knowingly sell ads for sex on the site.
SB1291 harms the mentally ill
In the wake of Arizona's biggest mental health fraud investigation, the Arizona legislature is about to create barriers to guardianships for disabled individuals, opening up this critical protection to untrained non-professionals.
GOP lawmakers call for ‘war,’ Democrats for justice after Trump indictment
Arizona lawmakers’ reaction to the historic indictment of former President Donald Trump for allegedly hoarding classified intelligence documents was swift – and partisan – Friday.
US Border Patrol says agents who killed man in Arizona were answering report of gunfire
U.S. Border Patrol agents answering reports of gunfire shot and killed a man on a tribal reservation in southern Arizona after he abruptly threw something and raised his arm, the agency said on May 22.
Woman tied to Arizona polygamous leader accused of threats
A woman believed to be one of the 20 wives of a polygamous sect leader jailed in Arizona faces federal charges for allegedly sending threatening emails to child welfare workers in a bid to get her two daughters released from state foster care.
Report finds UA campus safety gaps in wake of fatal shooting
There were multiple missed opportunities to investigate and possibly arrest an expelled University of Arizona graduate student who shot and killed a professor last year, according to an independent review.
Senators vote to require new elections when voters claim disenfranchisement
State senators voted Tuesday to require new elections any time a certain number of voters claim they were "disenfranchised.''