Warren Sr. faces fast tracking of land fraud sentence
Maricopa County officials seek formal sentencing for Ned Warren Sr. after his plea to 20 fraud counts and two bribery counts. He has been confined at his home since May 27 despite a plea deal that required cooperation, which prosecutors say he has not fulfilled. Deputy County Attorney Frank Murray urges moving Warren to normal custody for sentencing.
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Jury Deliberations Continue in Bolles Murder Trial
In Phoenix two men Max Dunlap and James Robison face first degree murder and conspiracy charges for the bombing death of Arizona Republic reporter Don Bolles. After two days of deliberation a verdict is still not reached as the jury resumed today. A prior session featured a 17 minute reading of transcript testimony in closed court.
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Fendler trial resumes after prosecutor accident
The Phoenix trial of Robert Fendler and James Holman, linked to Lincoln Thrift and its subsidiaries, resumes after a delay caused by the prosecutor's automobile accident. Lebowitz was lightly shaken in the incident as charges allege $1.5 million stolen from Lincoln Thrift to fund American Bank of Commerce.
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Counties seek budget control over superior courts
The County Supervisors Association of Arizona votes to ask the Legislature for county management and budgetary control of superior court employees. Current costs are shared with the state. some supervisors favor home rule while others doubt it. A December meeting in Phoenix will decide next steps amid debate.
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Jail riot leader escapes prison
Florence AP report says two Arizona inmates, Robert Fierro and Steve Ambrose, fled from an outside trustee area during an escape at the Pima County jail. Fierro, 31, tied to a 1970 mass jailbreak, faced multiple sentences for armed robbery, kidnapping, rape, and related crimes. Ambrose, 27, faced 10 to 15 years for burglary in Maricopa County.
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Petition Drive Aims To Divide Mohave County
Local residents push to carve out a new 15th Arizona county from Mohave County's southern portion. Supporters must gather 3 600 signatures to trigger a countywide election in Lake Havasu City area.
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UPI
Mohave County
Special Assistant AG Sophy resigns after prostitution solicitation arrest
Phoenix AP Michael M. Sophy 42 of Scottsdale resigns after being arrested for soliciting an act of prostitution. He was approached by an undercover officer and booked on a misdemeanor. Attorney General Bruce Babbitt accepted the resignation. Sophy had led Babbitt's 1974 campaign for Arizona Attorney General.
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