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Ousted DES director, top security aide, claim state libeled them
Tim Jeffries, who was forced to resign from DES in November, and Charles Loftus, who was simultaneously fired as the agency’s chief law enforcement officer, filed the complaint in Maricopa County Superior Court.
Ex-AG Tom Horne violated campaign laws
A three-year investigation of former Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne has found he used his office staff to work on his failed 2014 re-election effort but that no criminal charges are warranted and he won't have to pay back additional money.
Stage set for ruling in Mexican-American studies trial
A judge plans to rule within weeks on a challenge to an Arizona law that prompted the dismantling of a Mexican-American history program in Tucson's largest school district.
Horne: Radicals taught Mexican-American program
Former state schools chief Tom Horne defended his battle to end a Mexican-American history program, testifying Tuesday that he was troubled by what he described as radical instructors teaching students to be disruptive, but he insisted he targeted all ethnic studies programs equally.
Shuttered Mexican-American studies program back in court
A federal trial considering whether an Arizona law that shuttered a popular Mexican-American studies program in Tucson was enacted with discriminatory intent resumes this week. Former Arizona schools chief Tom... […]
Tom Horne won’t have to pay $400,000 fine
Former Attorney General Tom Horne, who was hounded by allegations of illegal coordination throughout his unsuccessful bid for re-election in 2014 and faced a $400,000 fine, has been absolved of wrongdoing by Cochise County Attorney Brian McIntyre.
Ethnic studies law to go on trial, former school chiefs to testify
A federal trial that could void a 2010 law that banned “ethnic studies” in public schools is set to begin June 26.
Attorney general makes appointment in campaign finance case
Attorney General Mark Brnovich has appointed a county prosecutor to review a finding that found his predecessor violated campaign finance laws during the 2010 campaign.
Arizona Supreme Court backs Horne in challenge to $400,000 campaign fine
The decision overturned two lower court rulings and handed the former attorney general a major victory in the scandal that ultimately contributed to his election defeat.
Arizona Supreme Court hears Horne appeal
Arguing that Yavapai County Sheila Polk impermissibly acted as judge, jury and executioner in their campaign finance case, lawyers for former Attorney General Tom Horne and his ally Kathleen Winn urged the Arizona Supreme Court to throw out a $400,000 fine for their alleged violation.
Arizona Supreme Court agrees to hear Horne appeal
The Arizona Supreme Court will hear former Attorney General Tom Horne’s appeal of a $400,000 fine stemming from his 2010 campaign.
Horne won’t face criminal charges in 2014 election case
Former Attorney General Tom Horne won't face criminal charges in connection with his alleged use of state employees in his unsuccessful 2014 reelection campaign.
