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The Buzz: Catching up with Arizona AG Kris Mayes

Mayes talks about what happened in 2024 and what may come in 2025.

Christmas shooting at Phoenix airport leaves 3 people wounded

Phoenix police say the evening shooting happened at a restaurant outside the security checkpoints in Terminal 4.

Defense argues consent was possible for passed-out victim deputy at the center of Pima County Sheriff’s Department rape case

Closing arguments reiterated the defense’s focus on the victim’s prior history with Garcia, and inconsistencies made in her initial statements to police.

Allegations of internal misconduct and conflict of interest continue in Pima County Sheriff’s Department rape case

A witness Tuesday said defendant Ricardo Garcia was president of the union in support of Sheriff Chris Nanos.

University of Arizona Innocence Project awarded $1.5 million grant for wrongful convictions work

The federal funding will support DNA evidence analysis, helping to overturn wrongful convictions and train future advocates in Arizona.

“I did not want to let her go back inside,” says first responder in Pima County deputy rape case

Another responding deputy testified Ricardo Garcia was on first-name basis with Sheriff Chris Nanos.

Former Pima County Sergeant accused of rape was “best friends” with Sheriff Nanos, says victim

The victim’s testimony wrapped up on the third day of Ricardo Garcia’s trial.

Arizona executions to resume, breaking 2-year pause during review of state death penalty procedures

The attorney general said in May that executions could resume by early 2025.

Former Pima County Sergeant seeks dismissal of sexual assault case

Ricardo Garcia claims the sheriff's department's investigation resulted in several due process violations.

Illegal Tucson gun raffle results in seizure of 452 firearms

The Arizona Department of Gaming completed the investigation at the end of October.

Settlement with Kroger adds $68.5 million to AZ opioid fund

Agreement also adds reporting requirements to Fry's & Smith's pharmacies.

Fact Check AZ: We oblige factcheckthisad.com's request

The website is featured in online attack ads, and traces back to a major GOP congressional Super PAC.

Republican challenger in Sheriff’s race placed on leave, Nanos faces criticisms from Board of Supervisors

The two high-ranking opponents of the current sheriff are currently under gag orders.

Woman receives 22 years in DUI-related manslaughter

A woman received a 22-year sentence for a 2022 DUI-collision that resulted in the death of her young daughter and seriously injured several victims in another vehicle in Vail.

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