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Arizona death-row inmate’s lawsuit heads to court
Lawyers for an Arizona death-row inmate plan to argue the state's clemency process is flawed as they make last-minute bids to stop his execution.
Arizona Supreme Court denies review of inmate’s case
The Arizona Supreme Court has denied a petition to review the case of a death row inmate set for execution next week.
More than two dozen witnesses, including Sen. Reagan and Ballard, to testify in Bundgaard’s trial
The lawyer who is investigating whether Sen. Scott Bundgaard breached ethical rules over a roadside scuffle with his ex-girlfriend plans to call the woman to the witness stand.
Thomas attorneys rest case; closing arguments due by end of year
Lawyers for former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas and two of his former deputies rested their cases Wednesday in discipline proceedings.
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.
IRC chair hires former US Attorney for AG’s probe
Following a vote by the Independent Redistricting Commission to authorize the hiring of additional lawyers, IRC Chairwoman Colleen Mathis has secured the services of former Arizona U.S. Attorney General Paul Charlton.
Thomas accused of retaliating against enemies
Lawyers pressing a discipline case against former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas say officials who crossed Thomas and chief ally Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio in political disputes were often targeted for investigations and, in some cases, were criminally charged.
Bundgaard strikes deal to avoid criminal trial; will take counseling
Sen. Scott Bundgaard struck a deal with Phoenix prosecutors today, pleading “no contest” to reckless endangerment and agreeing to take counseling to avoid a criminal trial.
Obama nominates two for federal judgeships in Arizona
President Barack Obama is nominating two Tucson lawyers to serve as U.S. District Court judges.
Arizona inmate set to die this week wants stay
Lawyers for an inmate set to be executed this week want the Arizona Supreme Court to withdraw his death warrant because the justices toured death row and met with prison officials.
Redistricting commission moves closer to mapping work
Arizona’s Independent Redistricting Commission will publicly interview representatives from six law firms Thursday, and could select their legal counsel directly afterward.
Court refuses to allow independent investigation of disgraced judge
The Arizona Supreme Court has refused to grant the State Bar of Arizona’s request to allow an independent investigation of a disgraced former Tucson city judge.
