Maricopa

"New Leadership Takes Charge: Judge Pamala Gates Aims to Revolutionize Maricopa County Courts with AI"

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MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. — The court system in Maricopa County, which serves millions of residents every year, is now led by Judge Pamala Gates, marking a significant leadership change within one of the largest trial courts in the United States. In her new role as Presiding Judge of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County, Gates aims to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of the judicial process. She is exploring innovative solutions, including the integration of artificial intelligence, to modernize court operations. Gates, who hails from a small town in Iowa, is charged … Read more

Kari Lake Resolves Libel Case with Maricopa County Election Official, Ending Dispute

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Phoenix, AZ – Former television anchor and political figure Kari Lake has resolved a defamation lawsuit brought forth by a Maricopa County election official, confirming that the terms of the settlement are to remain confidential. The lawsuit stemmed from accusations Lake made during her unsuccessful gubernatorial campaign, in which she targeted the integrity of the election official. The controversy began after Lake, a candidate in the Arizona gubernatorial race, levied significant allegations against the election official. She claimed, without substantiating evidence, that the official had engaged in corrupt activities that compromised the election process. These … Read more

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Faces Pressure to Resolve $315 Million Racial Profiling Case Backlog by 2026, Amid Critiques of Outsourced Investigation Efforts

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PHOENIX — The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, grappling with a lingering scandal over racial profiling dating back to 2007, continues to face oversight by a court-appointed monitor, a predicament costing taxpayers nearly $315 million to date. This oversight follows a significant lawsuit during former Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s tenure, which accused the agency of systematically targeting Latinos. Currently, the sheriff’s office is addressing a substantial backlog of over 1,000 internal investigations involving its own employees, some of which have been unresolved for years. Judge G. Murray Snow, who presides over the case, has recently expressed his … Read more

Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio Reflects on Time in Office, Praises Sheriff Penzone for Displaying Exceptional Character

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PHOENIX, Arizona – Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio recently opened up about his time in office, his future political aspirations, and his respect for outgoing Sheriff Paul Penzone. Arpaio, known for his controversial policies, spoke highly of Penzone and praised his character, despite their policy disagreements. During a candid interview, Arpaio shared his admiration for Penzone, the only politician from the Maricopa County government who attended Arpaio’s late wife’s funeral. Arpaio acknowledged their differences in policy but emphasized his respect for Penzone’s character. Arpaio, who served as Maricopa County Sheriff from 1993 to 2016, … Read more