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University of Arizona Innocence Project awarded $1.5 million grant for wrongful convictions work

The federal funding will support DNA evidence analysis, helping to overturn wrongful convictions and train future advocates in Arizona.

“I did not want to let her go back inside,” says first responder in Pima County deputy rape case

Another responding deputy testified Ricardo Garcia was on first-name basis with Sheriff Chris Nanos.

Former Pima County Sergeant accused of rape was “best friends” with Sheriff Nanos, says victim

The victim’s testimony wrapped up on the third day of Ricardo Garcia’s trial.

Arizona executions to resume, breaking 2-year pause during review of state death penalty procedures

The attorney general said in May that executions could resume by early 2025.

Former Pima County Sergeant seeks dismissal of sexual assault case

Ricardo Garcia claims the sheriff's department's investigation resulted in several due process violations.

Illegal Tucson gun raffle results in seizure of 452 firearms

The Arizona Department of Gaming completed the investigation at the end of October.

Settlement with Kroger adds $68.5 million to AZ opioid fund

Agreement also adds reporting requirements to Fry's & Smith's pharmacies.

Fact Check AZ: We oblige factcheckthisad.com's request

The website is featured in online attack ads, and traces back to a major GOP congressional Super PAC.

Republican challenger in Sheriff’s race placed on leave, Nanos faces criticisms from Board of Supervisors

The two high-ranking opponents of the current sheriff are currently under gag orders.

Woman receives 22 years in DUI-related manslaughter

A woman received a 22-year sentence for a 2022 DUI-collision that resulted in the death of her young daughter and seriously injured several victims in another vehicle in Vail.

Over 50 charged in federal firearms crackdown in Tucson, targeting illegal gun conversions

The US Attorney’s office in Tucson charged 54 people with federal firearms-related crimes in a collaboration with Tucson Police.

UAPD confirms arrest in fatal UA shooting after three-day search

Law enforcement officials say the investigation is ongoing and discuss campus safety measures at Thursday’s press conference.

Fact checking the Prop. 314 "Secure the Border Act" debate

We check the claims made in the Clean Elections Commission debate over Proposition 314.

UA shooting suspect arrested on first-degree murder charge

Ryan Romero-Encinas was arrested after a three-day search.

Arizona Democratic campaign office damaged by gunfire

Authorities are concerned about the possibility of more political violence as the Nov. 5 general election gets closer.

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