Politics Apr 29 Georgia man affiliated with Oath Keepers becomes 2nd rioter convicted of seditious conspiracy A Georgia man affiliated with the far-right Oath Keepers militia group became the second Capitol rioter to plead guilty to seditious conspiracy for his actions leading up and through the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection.
Nation Nov 17 Jan. 6 rioter known as 'QAnon Shaman' sentenced to 41 months Jacob Chansley, the spear-carrying Jan. 6 rioter whose horned fur hat, bare chest and face paint made him one of the more recognizable figures in the assault on the Capitol, has been sentenced to 41 months in prison.
Nation Jun 10 Arizona refurbishes gas chamber in push to resume executions Arizona purchased materials to make hydrogen cyanide, the gas used in executions in the U.S. and by the Nazis to kill 865,000 Jews at the Auschwitz concentration camp alone.
Politics Jan 15 Officials say no 'direct evidence' of plot to assassinate during Capitol attack Prosecutors who initially said there was “strong evidence” the pro-Trump mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol last week aimed to “capture and assassinate elected officials” have backed away from that allegation.
Nation May 21 Gunman opens fire in Arizona retail complex Authorities said Thursday 20-year-old Armando Hernandez Jr. admitted to planning the shooting at Glendale's Westgate Entertainment District as a way to "gain some respect" after having been bullied.
Nation Feb 27 Court denies Joe Arpaio's bid to remove criminal conviction, citing pardon Arpaio argued the misdemeanor contempt of court conviction should be removed so it can't be raised against him in future court cases.
Nation Feb 19 Settlement approved in discrimination suit against Motel 6 Motel 6 also settled a similar lawsuit in 2019 in Washington state for $12 million.
Politics Apr 08 Senator's son to seek new civil trial against Joe Arpaio The adult son of outgoing U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake will seek a new civil trial against a candidate seeking to replace Flake — Joe Arpaio — based on allegations that the then-sheriff brought a trumped-up criminal case against him in…
Nation Oct 20 Judge won't throw out ruling explaining Arpaio's conviction The judge in former Sheriff Joe Arpaio's now-pardoned criminal case has refused the retired lawman's request to throw out all rulings in the case.
Politics Oct 04 Judge lets President Trump's pardon of former Sheriff Arpaio stand The former sheriff was accused of continuing traffic patrols that targeted immigrants so that he could promote his immigration enforcement efforts in a bid to boost his successful 2012 re-election campaign.