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Sheriff’s office looks into source of false court document
The arrest Wednesday of a Department of Economic Security employee on suspicion of food stamp fraud has led to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office looking into who is responsible for putting falsehoods about her criminal history in a court document.
Arpaio could face fines for disobeying judge
The sheriff of metropolitan Phoenix built his reputation around defying those who said it wasn't his job to enforce immigration laws. But Sheriff Joe Arpaio's stubborn streak is catching up with him — and taxpayers will foot the bill.
Trial set for Justice Department’s lawsuit against Arpaio
A thorny contempt-of-court case dogging Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio isn't the only major legal trouble facing the lawman this summer.
Arizona racial profiling case to cost taxpayers $45 million
As county officials in metro Phoenix work to enact a budget for the next fiscal year, they are confronted with a looming financial liability: the legal costs associated with Sheriff Joe Arpaio's racial-profiling case.
Arpaio attorney quits after judge-investigation testimony in contempt trial
Already facing federal contempt charges, Sheriff Joe Arpaio faces new legal hurdles as the lawyer representing him in two other immigration-related cases quits.
Ducey taking wait-and-see approach on Arpaio contempt case
Gov. Doug Ducey is not ready to put any distance between himself and Joe Arpaio. “Let’s see how the court hearing plays out,” the governor said in response to a question of whether he still supports the sheriff.
Obama administration urging court to toss Arpaio immigration lawsuit
The Obama administration is urging dismissal of a lawsuit that would dismantle the president's immigration program, an initiative designed to spare nearly 5 million people in the U.S. illegally from deportation.
Judge finds MCSO investigators made false statements in obtaining search warrants
Finding evidence of false statements by sheriff’s investigators, the state Court of Appeals on Tuesday gave the owner of a chain of Phoenix area restaurants a chance to undermine - and possibly escape - charges he knowingly hired undocumented workers.
Arpaio sues Obama over immigration executive action
Not even waiting until President Obama gave his speech Thursday night, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio filed suit in federal court seeking to block the announced plans to allow millions of people not in this country to remain and work here legally.
Arpaio’s office asks judge to close court hearing
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's office has asked a judge to bar the public from witnessing an Oct. 28 hearing at which lawyers will discuss an investigation of a former sheriff's deputy.
Robson to be prosecuted in campaign sign tampering case
The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is going to prosecute Rep. Bob Robson, a Chandler Republican, on allegations he tampered with a campaign sign.
Store video sheds new light on Robson sign case
A convenience-store surveillance video shows a mystery man believed to be a sign thief getting into a truck like Rep. Bob Robson’s on Aug. 9, new evidence that the Chandler lawmaker may have been involved sign shenanigans.
