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Suspension stayed for ex-Maricopa County prosecutor
A former Maricopa County prosecutor whose law license was suspended has received at stay from the Arizona Supreme Court's disciplinary panel.
Ex-Thomas aide Alexander asks for delay of punishment, prepares to sue county
Rachel Alexander, a former aide to ex-Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas, asked the court today to postpone the suspension of her law license.
North Mesa Precinct Justice of Peace is named
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has appointed Judge Kyle Jones as the North Mesa Precinct Justice of the Peace.
Stay of disbarment order is denied for Aubuchon
The Arizona Supreme Court's presiding disciplinary judge has denied to stay a disbarment order for former Maricopa County prosecutor Lisa Aubuchon.
Justice Department plans to sue sheriff Arpaio
Federal authorities say they intend to file a lawsuit against Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio and his department over allegations of civil rights violations.
Maricopa County says it’s too late to alter redistricting plan
Arizona's most populous county is moving to participate in a federal court case to argue that it's too late to temporarily change new legislative districts in time for this year's elections.
Air: What’s in a grade?
Although Maricopa County was assigned a grade of “F” for ozone pollution and a grade of “C” for 24-hour particulate pollution in the American Lung Association’s recently released 2012 State of the Air Report, air quality professionals contend that the simple letter grade doesn’t tell the entire story of the Valley’s air, and that progress has been made during recent years in reducing[...]
Thomas won’t appeal disbarment; criticizes accusers
Former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas took a swipe at his accusers and the Arizona Supreme Court today in announcing he is not going to appeal his April 10 disbarment. Thomas had until 5 p.m. today to file a notice of appeal, but instead sent an email to the press to say that he can’t continue the legal proceedings because the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors refused to pay for hi[...]
Wilcox asks judge to enforce settlement agreement
A federal judge has been asked to enforce the $975,000 settlement agreement reached with Maricopa County Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox. Attorneys for Wilcox filed a motion Monday with U.S. District Court Judge Neil Wake.
Arpaio played probe for laughs
An audio recording has surfaced of an Arizona sheriff playing his refusal to cooperate in a racial profiling investigation for laughs at a fundraiser for an anti-illegal immigration group in Texas. He ridicules politicians who sought the probe and displayed contempt toward federal authorities who were a�� and are still a�� investigating him on two fronts.
County won’t defend Thomas in disbarment appeal
The county won't defend former Maricopa County Andrew Thomas and two former prosecutors if they appeal an ethics panel decision to take away their law licenses. Thomas has until Friday to appeal last week's ruling.
