Arizona

Strip Clubs in Arizona Caught in Legal Battle as Road Rage Incident Triggers Lawsuit

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Phoenix, AZ – Strip clubs in Arizona are facing a lawsuit following a road rage incident that ended in a crash. The lawsuit alleges that the clubs overserved an intoxicated driver, ultimately leading to the collision. The incident occurred when the accused driver, identified as John Doe, left one of the strip clubs and got behind the wheel. According to the lawsuit, the clubs failed to monitor Doe’s alcohol consumption, despite his visibly impaired state. As Doe was driving, he became involved in a road rage altercation with another motorist. The heated exchange escalated quickly, … Read more

Arizona Agencies Face Lawsuit Over Sober Living Crisis and Medicaid Fraud, Impacting Vulnerable People’s Lives

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PHOENIX – A civil lawsuit has been filed in Arizona in connection with the state’s sober living crisis and massive Medicaid fraud. The lawsuit alleges that the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and the Arizona Department of Health Services are responsible for the deaths of two individuals, Carson Leslie and Fernando Largo. The lawsuit claims that AHCCCS failed to oversee billing by behavioral health providers and that the Department of Health Services awarded licenses to providers without requiring liability insurance. The fraud scheme involved billing AHCCCS, which provides Medicaid coverage, for substance abuse … Read more

Arizona Grand Jury Subpoenas Republicans Involved in Attempted 2020 Election Overturn

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Phoenix, Arizona – A grand jury in Arizona has issued subpoenas to Republicans involved in the effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election by submitting falsified paperwork claiming that Donald Trump won the state’s 11 electoral votes. The exact number of subpoenas issued to the Trump electors is unclear, but most of the 11 individuals received the legal documents on Wednesday. The subpoenas request that each of the Republicans testify before the grand jury regarding their role in the elector plan. These subpoenas come as part of a year-long investigation led by Arizona Attorney General … Read more

Arizona Governor Vetoes GOP Proposal to Arrest and Deport Migrants, Sparks Controversy

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Phoenix, Arizona – Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs delivered a powerful blow to Republicans in the state by vetoing a GOP-backed bill that aimed to grant Arizona the authority to arrest and deport migrants. The veto marks the first of the 2024 legislative session for Hobbs, who issued a record-breaking 143 vetoes last year, and deepens the divide between the governor and the Republican majority. The legislation, titled the “Arizona Border Invasion Act,” would have criminalized crossing the state’s southern border outside of designated ports of entry and allowed local police to arrest migrants suspected of … Read more