Arizona prisoner set to be executed next week passes up chance to ask for reprieve
Gunches is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection on March 19.
Deputy sentenced to one year in jail in high-profile Pima Sheriff’s rape case
“I’m in a million pieces,” the victim told the judge.
The Buzz: Mental healthcare in the Pima County Jail
The Buzz partners with Arizona Luminaria to tell the story of how one man and his family navigate complex mental health and justice systems.
Criminal justice reform groups say new misdemeanor expungement bill is a solid first step
Those with prior convictions face challenges beyond their records with the courts.
Lawyers for inmates ask judge to take over health care services in Arizona prisons
They say the Arizona corrections department lacks the leadership to comply with changes ordered by a judge in a 2012 lawsuit over the quality of health care for prisoners.
Court ruling ends nearly 50 Years of federal oversight for TUSD in desegregation case
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the 2022 district court's findings.
Sheriff Chris Nanos officially wins reelection in official recount
Heather Lappin "firmly" believes Nanos’ discipline impacted Pima Sheriff's race loss.
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.
Board of Supervisors approves additional $2 million for jail healthcare provider
The county said they will qualify for a carceral healthcare award early next year, just two years after in-custody deaths were at their peak.
Pima County Transition Center sees 1,100 people in first year
The facility was designed to reduce re-arrests and increase court dates for people charged with low-level misdemeanors.
Judge says Pima County Sheriff’s Department must clarify policy on protest attire
Both sides are calling the ruling a win.
Pima County Democrats back Republican Heather Lappin as Sheriff Nanos faces potential censure for election interference
Nanos released a four-page statement in response to the motion.
AZ Supreme Court Justice Clint Bolick faces complaint over alleged judicial conduct violation
Bolick is under fire for allegedly violating judicial conduct rules at a Republican Party event.
Union leader sues Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos over suspension
Aaron Cross claims the Sheriff violated his constitutional rights.
Pima County Jail Inmate dies during surgery
No suspicious circumstances have been reported so far.
