Phoenix

17-Year-Old Indicted on Terrorism Charges for Alleged Plot Against Phoenix Pride Festival

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PHOENIX – A 17-year-old, Marvin Jalo, has been indicted on charges of terrorism by a grand jury, accused of plotting an attack targeting the Phoenix Pride Festival. This annual LGBT+ event, integral to Phoenix’s cultural landscape, was shaken by the threat, but proceeded without incident last weekend. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office confirmed that Jalo, who is to be tried as an adult, allegedly sought to further the objectives of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Details from the grand jury indictment reveal Jalo’s purported involvement with extremist online forums, where discussions ranged … Read more

Phoenix Jury Awards $5 Million to Ex-Prosecutor in Wrongful Termination and DUI Case Scandal

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — In a significant legal settlement, a former prosecutor from Scottsdale has been awarded over $5 million by a jury, concluding that his 2020 dismissal from the city prosecutor’s office was unjustified. The trial spotlighted shortcomings in the management of DUI cases within Scottsdale, revealing procedural errors that impacted defendants’ rights. The case centered around Shawn Fuller, who argued that his termination was a retaliation for uncovering and reporting that several DUI defendants had not been informed of blood tests which showed no presence of drugs or alcohol. Despite the exculpatory evidence, these … Read more

Lawmakers Threaten Lawsuit Over University of Idaho’s Controversial University of Phoenix Purchase

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BOISE, Idaho – Lawmakers in Idaho are preparing to take legal action against the University of Idaho’s proposed purchase of the University of Phoenix. The resolution, which has been in the works for weeks, creates a political clash between lawmakers and Governor Brad Little and the State Board of Education, who support the purchase. The resolution criticizes the State Board’s closed-door meetings that excluded lawmakers from the decision-making process. During the unveiling of the resolution, Representative Brent Crane emphasized the importance of fair process, stating, “We were not dealt into this process at all.” Representative … Read more

Judge’s Ruling Boosts University of Idaho’s Controversial $685M Phoenix Purchase as Lawsuit Fails

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BOISE, Idaho – In a major breakthrough for the proposed $685 million University of Phoenix purchase, an Ada County judge has dismissed an open meetings lawsuit against the State Board of Education. The ruling, delivered by Ada County District Judge Jason Scott on Tuesday, stated that the State Board had “reasonable belief” that the University of Idaho was competing with other potential buyers for Phoenix, justifying the closed-door discussions that took place. This decision marks a significant victory for Governor Brad Little and his appointed State Board members, while Attorney General Raúl Labrador experiences a … Read more